Horst Monken-Fernandes Waste Technology Section NEFW Remediation and Recovery Plenary Meeting of Environet 05 – 07 November 2017 Horst Monken-Fernandes Waste Technology Section NEFW This is a topic that has become of extreme relevance and interest to MS’s. The idea of this presentation, that can not be extensive due to time limitations, is just to give a favour of how WTS is responding to this demand that was also highlighted in the Madrid Conference last year. Will not go through all the slides, but they can be used as a reference for further discussions.

In simple words: Do more good than harm Remediation Reduce doses Justification Optimization Dose Limit In simple words: Do more good than harm

Issues Not driven by scientific evidence Public perception (opinion) is a major driving force The “curse” of 1 mSv/y Decontamination is not the same of remediation What about the consequences WATEC 2017

Going Beyond Remediation In addition to the decontamination and remediation actions for reducing doses, efforts also address the reconstruction of infrastructure, housing and transportation Such actions focus on regaining consumer trust in produce, stimulation of local pride and promotion of tourism

Some actions Provision of information and communication with the public is a central part of revitalization Availability of employment is a driving factor for the return of residents (or in-migration of people who had not previously lived in the area) Rebuilding of businesses as well as the creation of new commercial opportunities WATEC 2017

Some actions Re-establishing consumer trust in the products The accident and remediation measures impacted on the mental health and social well-being of the affected population on a number of levels. These include the disruption of the general social wellbeing of the public Specific actions are needed to address these issues

Self-help recovery options Self-help actions that increase personal control over the radiological situation can make an important contribution to the success of remediation, as well as helping to restore the emotional well-being of the affected individuals. Development of situation specific strategies for providing information on how people can control or reduce their own exposures; Providing access to personal dosimeters or monitoring equipment; Icnluding the public in decision making and remediation actions.

Siting of waste management facilities Large amounts of waste have been and produced Challenge: gaining public acceptance for securing temporary storage sites Additional challenge in securing Interim Storage Facility Public acceptance of Disposal Site

Conclusions It is necessary to recognize the socioeconomic consequences of any nuclear accident and of the subsequent protective actions, and to develop revitalization and reconstruction projects that address issues such as reconstruction of infrastructure, community revitalization and compensation

Conclusions The payment of compensation to individuals for losses, injuries and harm is an important tool for recovery but is challenging to implement Involvement of the affected populations in decision making and implementation of remediation is essential for the success, acceptability and efficiency of recovery. WATEC 2017

Conclusions A national framework for public communication and stakeholder involvement related to accident recovery and remediation is needed to establish effective mechanisms for dialogue with a clear allocation of roles and responsibilities.

Conclusions Self-help activities by local residents, such as monitoring and participation in remediation actions, are important mechanisms for fostering an understanding of remedial measures and providing the public with a degree of control over their situation. WATEC 2017

Conclusions Support by stakeholders is essential for all aspects of post-accident recovery. In particular, engagement of the affected population in the decision making processes is necessary for the success, acceptability and effectiveness of the recovery and for the revitalization of communities. An effective recovery programme requires the trust and the involvement of the affected population. WATEC 2017

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