Policies and Strategies for the Management of NORM Residues and Wastes

INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY

IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NW-G-3.4

English STI/PUB/2089 ¦ 978-92-0-117124-5

47 pages ¦ 4 figures ¦ € 34.00 ¦ Date published: 2024

https://doi.org/10.61092/iaea.zg6m-a7fl

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This publication describes the basic principles and elements that will support the development of a national policy and associated strategies on the management of NORM residues and wastes. The basic principles include aspects related to safety, sustainability and circularity and are in line with the relevant IAEA Safety Standards as well as with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The publication also provides insights on key policy elements, such as assignment of regulatory responsibilities; establishment of a national NORM residue and waste inventory, as a basic tool to inform supporting strategies; assurance of infrastructure; funding needs; mechanisms for public participation, and coordination with other related national policies and strategies.

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Keywords

IAEA Nuclear Energy, Policies and Strategies, National P&S, Management, NORM Residues and Wastes, Radioactive Wastes, Government Policy, Development Cycle, Radiation, Safety Measures, Radioactive Substances, Classification, Basic Principles and Elements, Elements of National Policy, Associated Strategies, Sustainability, UN Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, Waste Inventory, Basic Tools, Assurance of Infrastructure, Funding Needs, Mechanisms for Public Participation, Coordination, National Policies and Strategies, Policy Fundamentals, Underlying Objectives, Concepts and Principles, Circular Economy Models, Infrastructure Requirements, Public Communication, Participation, Different Policy Instruments, Structured Framework, Delivering Policy Objectives, Development Phase, NORM Residues Inventory, Key Concepts, Funding, Horizontal Policy Coordination, Initial Considerations, Implementing, Updating, Reviewing, Conclusions