Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company

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1 Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Company The Swedish Nuclear Waste Management Programme Stakeholder dialogue Saida Laârouchi Engström Vice President

2 Sweden 10 reactors at 3 sites (after June 1st 2005) ~50% electricity 12,000 tonnes of spent fuel

3 SKB s system Medical care, industry and research Final repository for short-lived radioactive waste Final repository for spent nuclear fuel in Forsmark Operational waste Spent nuclear fuel Nuclear power plant Central interim storage for spent nuclear fuel (Clab) Encapsulation plant in Oskarshamn

4 Research, technology and review Research cooperation Technology development and full scale tests Regularly review

5 SKB s method

6 SKB starting points Nuclear waste exists and needs to be taken care of - regardless of what we think about future of nuclear power. There is a technology and a system to take care of all nuclear waste in Sweden today in a safe way. In order to protect the environment and humans in the long term, SKB intends to build a deep geological repository for spent nuclear fuel. Safety and transparency are the prerequisites to our mission

7 Research and technology Selection of a site

8 Finding a site Type areas Regional studies 1990s Feasibility studies Site investigations Building a repository Trial operation

9 SKB has selected Forsmark The rock in Forsmark offers much better prerequisites for long-term, safe disposal and facilitates implementation. The rock is homogenous and only has sparsely fractured water-carrying rock at repository depth. Good thermal conductivity allows the repository to take up less space. Less rock mass and material for backfill. Buildings above ground can be built within the existing industrial area. Access to infrastructure. Limits impact on the environment

10 The journey in view of a selected site

11 What is your opinion about SKB s selection of Forsmark as the site for the final repository of spent fuel? Are you? 82% Source: Novus Opinion

12 What is your opinion about SKB s decision to build the encapsulation plant and the canister factory in Oskarshamn? Are you? 84% Source: Novus Opinion

13 Consultations with various stakeholders National/international Local/regional Authorities Swedish Radiation Safety Authority The Swedish EPA, etc. Municipality, county administrative board Members of the public Baltic sea countries (The Espoo Convention) Particularly affected members of the public NGOs Nature and environmental conservation organisations, etc. NGOs Nature and environmental conservation organisations, etc

14 Consultation sessions Open to all. Put knowledge and ideas to good use. With municipalities, public authorities, NGOs, county administrative board, and members of the public. Address issues such as location, extent, design and environmental impact, as well as the contents and design of the EIA

15 Pro active communication in case of incidents Informing in advance and even of smaller incidents. Tell the public if you failed but frame in the scale of the mistake. Inform all stakeholders, not only media. We have the privilege of telling first and of giving our perspective. We build relations to media and other stakeholders. We know what has happened and we have the answers

16 Aspects that complicate the site selection process North South City Countryside Establishment Individual Facts Emotions Women Men

17 Fundamentals in the siting process Transparent process based on voluntary participation and respect for local democracy. Step-wise implementation. Constant dialogue, knowledge building and stakeholder involvement. Clear role division between state and industry. Ability and political will, on national as well as on local level, to go forward and make necessary decisions

18 Lessons learned Focus your project Be authentic Be prepared to have your project questioned Carry out your dialogue on the receiver s terms and pace Prioritise individuals and small groups Respect other opinions, anxieties and fears Demand respect in return Encourage knowledge-sharing as a value in itself Be patient and acquire good endurance