Towards transparent, proportionate and deliverable regulation for geological disposal : workshop proceedings, Tokyo, Japan, 20-22 January 2009.

These workshop proceedings highlight the work accomplished over the past decade in regulation for geological disposal, and identify important differences between national regulations even if these are not in contradiction with international guidance. They also underline the importance of R & D carried out on behalf of the regulator. In addition to the contributed papers, these proceedings trace the numerous discussions that formed an integral part of the workshop, which constitute a documentary basis for researchers and radioactive waste management specialists. Themes addressed include duties to future generations, timescales for regulation, stepwise decision making, roles of optimization and best available techniques (BAT), multiple lines of reasoning, safety and performance indicators, recognition of uncertainties and the importance of stakeholder interactions.--Publisher's description. Read more... These workshop proceedings highlight the significant amount of work accomplished over the past decade in delivering transparent, proportionate regulation for geological disposal, and identify important differences between national regulations even if these are not in contradiction with international guidance. They also underline the importance of R&D carried out on behalf of the regulator. In addition to the contributed papers, these proceedings trace the numerous discussions that formed an integral part of the workshop. They constitute an important and unique documentary basis for researchers and radioactive waste management specialists. Themes addressed include duties to future generations, timescales for regulation, stepwise decision making, roles of optimization and best available techniques (BAT), multiple lines of reasoning, safety and performance indicators, recognition of uncertainties and the importance of stakeholder interactions.--Publisher's description. These workshop & nbsp;proceedings highlight & nbsp;the significant amount of work accomplished over the past decade in delivering transparent, proportionate regulation for geological disposal, & nbsp;and identify & nbsp;important differences between national regulations even if these are not in contradiction with international guidance. & nbsp;They also underline the importance of R & D carried out on behalf of the regulator. In addition to the contributed papers, these proceedings trace the numerous discussions that formed an integral part of the workshop. They constitute an important and unique document Factual summary of papers, presentations and discussions -- Main findings : lessons to be learnt -- Session 1. Introduction -- Session 2. Fundamental concepts and evolution of international guidance -- Session 3. Establishing regulatory criteria that account for the inherent difficulties associated with the long-time frames for protection -- Session 4. Optimisation, BAT and related topics -- Session 5. Regulatory research and development activities -- Session 6. Human actions -- Session 7. What was heard so far : the view from outside -- Session 8. Stocktaking and closure of the meeting.