Policy and Regulations for Nuclear Waste Management

Abstract

Management of nuclear waste is largely a public policy problem requiring decisions by government. Policy for nuclear waste management defines goals, responsibilities, procedures, appropriation of resources in a national program while addressing various ethical issues involved. Policy also guides and supports technical activities including technology developments necessary to effectively support nuclear waste management. This chapter describes the process of policy making and how to conduct policy analysis. Development of laws, standards, and regulations as part of national policy for nuclear waste management is also discussed.