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On 10 April 2022 the Australian Government assumed a caretaker role. The Government is now operating in accordance with the Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2022 federal election. Information on Caretaker Conventions: http://www.pmc.gov.au/caretakerApplication 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
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Letter - ANSTO - Application cover letter - Interim Waste Store 10 November 2014
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IWS Operating Licence Application
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Interim Waste Store - Operating Licence - Application Summary
Plans and Arrangements
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Interim Waste Store - Operating Licence - Effective Control Plan
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Interim Waste Store - Operating Licence - Safety Management Plan
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Interim Waste Store - Operating Licence - Radiation protection plan
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Interim Waste Store - Operating Licence - Waste Management Plan
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Interim Waste Store - Operating Licence - Emergency Plan
Commissioning Plan
Safety Assessment & Final Safety Analysis Report and SAC Approval
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Interim Waste Store - Operating Licence - Safety Case for Operation
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ANSTO Interim Waste Store Safety Assessment 2014
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Interim Waste Store - Operating Licence - Safety Analysis Report
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Interim Waste Store - Operating Licence - Operational Limits and Conditions
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Interim Waste Store - Operating Licence - Waste Contingency Plan
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IWS Operating Licence Application
Other Supporting Documents
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Interim Waste Store - Operating Licence - Arrangements for Operating the Facility
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Interim Waste Store - Operating Licence - Description of the structures, components, systems and equipment
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Comparison of Main Characteristics between Proposed Waste from AREVA and HIFAR Spent Fuel
These documents are provided in PDF format only. If you are unable to access PDFs, please contact us for access to an alternative version of the information.