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PRINCIPLES OF RW MANAGEMENT

Principle 7: Control of Radioactive Waste Generation

▪ Generation of radioactive waste shall be kept to the minimum practicable

▪ Such minimum practicable can be achieved by:

a. Appropriate design measures
b. Proper planning and implementation of practices such as decommissioning,

selection and control of materials

c. Recycle and reuse of material
d. Appropriate operating procedures

Principle 8: Radioactive Waste Generation and Management Interdependencies

Interdependencies among all steps in radioactive waste generation and management shall
be appropriately taken into accounts