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This page describes the purpose of package assurance when managing higher activity radioactive waste.
Getting to know the geology in your area
The requirements for packaging DNLEU
This page describes the concept of immobilising and encapsulating hazardous materials within a wasteform and how adequate immobilisation can be proven as part of Disposability Assessment submissions.
Managing radioactive waste with geological disposal
Essential information on how to get involved
National Geological Screening for a GDF - A summary of the geological attributes of the region
This guidance outlines the eligibility criteria and addresses some of the questions you may have about Nuclear Waste Services' Property Value Protection (PVP) scheme.
A code of practice to assist Site Licence Companies
This page provides introductory information on waste packages for the geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste in the UK.
National Geological Screening for a GDF - Eastern England region
This page provides information on the management of High Heat Generating Waste (HHGW) prior to disposal.
This page provides a list of acronyms used in the Waste Package Guidance produced by Nuclear Waste Services (NWS).
National Geological Screening for a GDF - Northern Ireland region
National Geological Screening for a GDF - Northern England
This page describes how Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW) is transported from interim storage facilities to a GDF.
Where and how to contact Nuclear Waste Services
National Geological Screening for a GDF - The Welsh Borderland region
Regional information from our screening work, and its relevance to the siting of a GDF
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