Scotland's higher-activity radioactive waste policy
Our policy regarding the long-term management of higher-activity radioactive waste, published in 2011.
Abbreviations
The abbreviations below are specific to this document. Further information and links on radioactive waste can be found in separate reference documents ( Ref 9).
ALARA |
As Low As Reasonably Achievable |
ALARP |
As Low As Reasonably Practicable |
BAT |
Best Available Technology |
BPEO |
Best Practicable Environmental Options |
BPM |
Best Practicable Means |
CoRWM |
Committee on Radioactive Waste Management |
DSP |
Detailed Statement of Policy |
EIA |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
ER |
Environmental Report |
EU |
European Union |
GRA |
"Near-surface Disposal Facilities on Land for Solid Radioactive Wastes - Guidance on Requirements for Authorisation - February 2009" |
HLW |
High Level Radioactive Waste |
ILW |
Intermediate Level Radioactive Waste |
IS |
Implementation Strategy |
LLW |
Low Level Radioactive Waste |
NDA |
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority |
OECD |
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development |
PAS |
Post-Adoption Strategic Environmental Assessment Statement |
RSA93 |
Radioactive Substances Act 1993 |
SEA |
Strategic Environmental Assessment |
SI |
Supplementary Information |
SSG |
Site Stakeholder Groups |
Contact
Email: Central Enquiries Unit ceu@gov.scot
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