Managing Radioactive Waste Safely (MRWS) Consultation

This consultation closed on 2 November 2007. It specifically considered a proposed implementation framework for the geological disposal of the UK’s higher activity radioactive waste including the approach to site selection. Defra are now analysing the responses received. The Government plans to announce its policy on the framework for implementing geological disposal in the first half of 2008. Details on this consultation are available at www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/radwaste-framework/ or by phoning the Defra Helpline on 08459 33 55 77 or emailing radioactivewaste@defra.gsi.gov.uk