1. 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.

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

3. 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
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4. 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

5. 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
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6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.
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11. 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.

12. 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.
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13. 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.
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14. Supporting Reports

15. Thank you!
Thank you!