Radioactive Waste Management in Rep. of Korea 1. National Framework for Management and Regulation of Radioactive Waste and Decommissioning
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1. NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGEMENT AND REGULATION OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE AND DECOMMISSIONING 1.1 National framework 1.1.1 Overview of national policy The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) of the Korean government developed the “National Radioactive Waste Management Policy” at the 249 th meeting held on September 30, 1998. The policy stipulates that the site selection process for radioactive waste repository shall be managed transparently, and the government shall explain to the public about its plan to secure safety during site selection process. The summary of the national policy statements includes the following. 1) Direct control by the government Radioactive waste, which needs a long-term safe management, shall be managed under the responsibility of the government. 2) Top priority given to safety Radioactive waste shall be safely managed in consideration of biological and environmental impact so as to protect people, society and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation and to observe international norms on the safety of radioactive waste management. 3) Minimization of radioactive waste generation Radioactive waste generation shall be minimized. 4) “Polluter pays” principle The expenses related to radioactive waste management shall be levied on the radioactive waste generator at the point of radioactive waste generation, without imposing undue burden on future generations. 5) Transparency of site selection process Radioactive waste shall be managed transparently and openly, and the radioactive waste management project shall be promoted in harmony with the local community, and community development. 1.1.2 Overview of relevant institutions
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