Österreichischer Beirat für die Entsorgung radioaktiver Abfälle

“The establishment of the Austrian Board for Radioactive Waste Management is an important step in a process towards finding the optimal solution for the management of Austria’s radioactive waste.” Leonore Gewessler, Minister for Climate Action

During the tenth meeting held on 15 and 16 May 2024, the report of the Advisory Board, containing all recommendations and their respective attachments, the participation concept, and the timetable and roadmap, was approved.

A delegation from the Austrian Board for Radioactive Waste Mangement visited neighbouring Switzerland in autumn 2023 with the aim of gaining an insight into the Swiss site selection process, the associated participation formats and the Mont Terri rock laboratory.

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Members

Scientists, NGOs, representatives from the federal and state governments and civil society form an advisory board to develop recommendations for the disposal of radioactive waste.

Tasks

The Austrian Board for Radioactive Waste Management develops recommendations for the Austrian federal government. These recommendations serve as the foundations for subsequent decisions regarding the final disposal of radioactive waste.

Activities of the Advisory Board

The reports of meetings, committees and study trips of the Austrian Board for Radioactive Waste Management.

[Translate to English:] Radioaktive Abfälle in Österreich

Radioactive Waste in Austria

Radioactive waste not only results from the many useful applications of radioactive materials in medicine, industry and research, but also from the decontamination and the dismantling of old facilities and installations (decommissioning).

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