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The Workshop on Extended Storage and Transportation of Spent Fuel and Radioactive Waste from Current and Future Reactor Technologies, was held in Camden, New Jersey (United States), in December 2023. The event brought together over 100 participants from 30 countries, including policymakers, regulators, lawyers and experts from R&D institutions, industry and waste management organisations, to explore sustainable and innovative approaches to managing SNF and RW.
The workshop focused on experiences in developing RW extended storage and transportation programmes, focusing on the establishment of national frameworks and policy developments, regulatory frameworks, technical requirements, cost estimation and financing, characterisation of the various waste streams, knowledge management, and stakeholder engagement. Several participating countries provided lessons learnt, covering technical aspects, government policies and roles, public engagement, and the decision-making process
