Description

Bulkheads and seals are required at the ends of emplacement tunnels. Similarly, low permeability seals are required for the verticals shaft and the access ramp. A bentonite/sand mixture will be used to backfill operations tunnels and the ramp. The seals consist of compacted bentonite.

OPA Category

Category as used in the OPA assessment

Siting and design

OPA Number

Number as used in the OPA assessment

3.07

Waste Relevance

Classes of waste to which this FEP is relevant

SF/HLW/ILW

NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)

Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999

1.1.04, 2.1.05