Overview
The Basic Policy of Radioactive Wastes
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The basic policy is managed under the responsibility of the Government.
Radioactive Waste should safely be controlled for a long period so that it is managed under the Government.
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Safety is the Top Priority.
Radioactive wastes should safely be managed in terms of ecology and environment to prevent citizens’ health from any harm. International standards for safe management are followed.
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The basic policy minimizes the rate of radioactive waste generation.
The generation rate of radioactive wastes from nuclear power plants and radioisotopes is minimized.
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Disposal cost is paid by waste producers.
Disposal cost for radioactive wastes is paid by waste producers so that the cost is not transferred to the next generation.
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The basic policy is promoted under social consensus.
Citizens’ understandings and reliability of the policy are promoted by transparent and open management of radioactive wastes. The radioactive waste management project is promoted in a harmonious way with local community which contributes to local society development.
Safety Principle
The most critical aspect of radioactive waste management is how to manage the radiation, and it becomes the safety standard of the radioactive wastes.
Level of Radiation at the Disposal Facility
Annual radiation limit for an ordinary person:
1
mSv (millisievert) per year (not including 2.4 mSv of the natural
radiation)
Actual level of radiation at the disposal facility:
0.004 mSv per year (It is less than 0.01 mSv, the level of
radiation exposure from watching TV for 1 year)
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