RD&D-Programme 2004 - SKB

The important milestones are:
• Applying for a permit to build the deep repository on the selected site.
• Obtaining a permit to build the deep repository on this site.
• Applying for a licence for operation of the deep repository.
• Obtaining an operating licence.
• Transitioning into regular operation after a period of initial operation.
Time horizon 2008
Figure 10 shows in greater detail the plan for the period 2003–2008, i.e. the remainder of the
siting phase for the deep repository, up to the planned time of application. In addition to the
site investigations, the figure presents the plans for design and the safety assessments of the
deep repository, as well as important links between these activities. An equivalent plan for the
parallel technology development work for the needs of the deep repository project is presented
in section A4.4, Figure 12.
The activities in the site investigation phase are aimed at gathering the material that is needed
for a permit application. The main activities are as follows:
Site Investigations
• Complete initiated investigations in Forsmark.
• Complete initiated investigations in Oskarshamn.
• Produce descriptions of the investigated sites as a basis for site-adapted deep repository
solutions, safety assessments and environmental impact statements.
Design
• Design facilities, systems and infrastructure for deep repositories on the investigated sites to
a level that can serve as a basis for the facility descriptions and safety assessments that are to
be included in the application.
Safety assessment
• Produce safety assessments for deep disposal on the investigated sites.
Consultations and environmental impact assessment
• Carry out statutory consultations and other communication with concerned parties and the
public.
• Produce the environmental impact statement that must accompany the application.
These activities are described more thoroughly in sections A4.2–4.6.
In the final part of the site investigation phase, an integrated evaluation of all background
material is made in order to be able to:
• Prioritize a site for the deep repository and justify this prioritization.
• Assemble the permit application.
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