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PRINCIPLES OF RW MANAGEMENT

Principle 5: Burdens on Future Generations

➢ Radioactive waste shall be managed in such a way that will not impose undue burdens
on future generations

➢ Limited actions, however, may be passed to succeeding generations, for example the

continuation of institutional control, if needed, over the disposal facilities

Principle 6: National Legal Framework

❑ Radioactive waste shall be managed within an appropriate national legal framework
including clear allocation of responsibilities and provision for independent regulatory

functions.

❑ Separation of regulatory functions from the operating function is required;
❖ To ensure safe operation of licensed facilities

❖ To permit independent review

❖ To oversee waste management activities