Multinational Waste Disposal 'Might Be Option' Says IAEA Chief
Written by NucNet
Friday, 23 May 2008
23 May (NucNet): The disposal of radioactive waste at multinational
sites with good geology "might be an option" for countries with limited
waste or without access to geologically suitable sites, according to a
report by the director-general of the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA).
Mohamed ElBaradei has included the proposal in a background report, '20/20 Vision for the Future', for discussion by an international commission considering future priorities for the agency.
In the report, Mr ElBaradei said several studies have identified the potential benefits, in terms of possible economic, non-proliferation, safety and security advantages, of multinational disposal as well as the institutional and political issues standing in the way.
"The IAEA could help states arrive at a solution that fits their needs," he said.
