Description
Direct exploitation of the host rock (e.g. extraction of clay for construction) - dependent on nature of host rock.
Category
Category of FEP
Geosynthesis
Sub-category
Sub-category of FEP
Human-induced events (in host rock)
Ondraf Niras FEP Number
Ondraf Niras FEP Number
7
FEP Effects
Description of FEP Effects
Intrusion into the GDF and exposure of workers, and removal of contaminated rocks leading to wider public exposures. Perforation of the host rock; reduced or absence of overlying rock mass. Changes in gradient over host rock.
Reference(s)
References Relevant to FEP
RD&D Plan
NEA TN2 IFEP Reference(s)
Related IFEPs from the NEA TN2 List of Proposed IFEP Revisions [NEA/RWM/R(2013)8]
1.4.6 Mining and other underground activities.