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Application to operate an interim waste store

10 December 2014

Invitation to make submissions on an application for a facility licence under the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) intends to make a decision under section 32 of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 on the following licence application:

Application by the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation for a licence to operate a nuclear installation being a facility at the Lucas Heights Science and Technology Centre for housing intermediate level solid waste returned from France and the United Kingdom following the reprocessing of HIFAR spent fuel.

In accordance with Regulation 40 of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 1999, the CEO of ARPANSA invites submissions from the public about the application. The CEO will take submissions received into account when making a decision on whether or not to issue a licence.

The licence application and supporting information is provided below. Information on the siting and construction licensing stages of this facility is available at Interim waste store.

Submissions closed 16 January 2015.

Licence application and supporting information

Application Number A0292 - ANSTO Interim Waste Store (IWS)

Operating Licence Application
Plans and Arrangements
Commissioning Plan
Safety Assessment & Final Safety Analysis Report and SAC Approval
Other Supporting Documents

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