Operational Issues in Radioactive Waste Management and Nuclear Decommissioning

An International Summer School, 3nd Edition
Ispra, Italy, 5 - 8 July 2011

The first generation of nuclear power plants are approaching the end of  their operational life. To ensure public acceptance of nuclear power as a sustainable technology, it is vital to have an effective nuclear decommissioning process with management of the nuclear waste produced.
The development of a safe and secure nuclear programme requires not only a precise legal and regulatory framework but also the sharing of best working practices and experience from the past. From a technical point of view, it is important to analyse each production route of radioactive waste in order to manage it safely for the workers, public and the environment. These routes include research, medical applications and industrial activities such as mining and  processing of radioactive ores, as well as the generation of nuclear energy. This will involve an effective characterization of the waste, appropriate environmental monitoring and the application of sound principles of waste management, including policy, regulatory issues, human resources management and aspects of stakeholders' interest.

This is the third year that the summer school has been held and it brings together many international experts in waste management and nuclear  decommissioning. The participants will be able to discuss directly with experts, other delegates and have the opportunity to learn from their experience  gained within many European countries.

This year, the course will be organized around seven technical sessions and feature detailed presentations on different operational approaches.
Additionally, a specific session is planned, enabling hands-on visits to JRC-Ispra radioactive waste management facilities, where participants will be invited to assist in some real measurements.

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