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.