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This book critically examines the phenomenon of low level radioactive waste disposal facility siting across four international democracies - the United States, Australia, Spain and South Korea.
List of contents
Introduction 1. A short history of 'low level' radioactive waste disposal 2. A more equitable distribution of responsibility? The low level radioactive waste policy act and the US compact system 3. From Central Compact solution to $146 million bad-faith settlement: low level radioactive waste disposal in Nebraska 4. From Lone Star solution to Texas Compact: low level radioactive waste disposal in Texas 5. "A long way short of having broad community support": low level radioactive waste disposal in Australia 6. Ensuring El Cabril is not a "millstone for future generations": low level radioactive waste disposal in Spain 7. "One of the most contentious and complex policy issues in the history of policy-making": low level radioactive waste disposal in South Korea 8. "Too fast, too comprehensive and technocratic": low level radioactive waste disposal in Switzerland Conclusion
About the author
Andrew Newman is Senior Program Officer in the Material Security & Minimization Program at the Nuclear Threat Initiative, Washington DC, USA.
Gerry Nagtzaam is Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Monash University, Victoria, Australia, specializing in international environmental law, ecoterrorism and biodiversity issues.
Summary
This book critically examines the phenomenon of low level radioactive waste disposal facility siting across four international democracies – the United States, Australia, Spain and South Korea.
