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Table 13.7: Examples of High-Level Waste Disposal Strategies (continued)<br />

Facilities and progress towards final repositories<br />

Russia Sites for final disposal under investigation.<br />

Spain Decision for final HLW repository after 2010.<br />

Sweden Site investigation in two locations. Final repository operation expected by 2020-2025.<br />

Switzerland Feasibility of HLW disposal proven and accepted by Federal goverment in June <strong>2006</strong> based on site near Zurich.<br />

Final site to be selected according to criteria which will be decided by Federal goverment in 2007. Repository<br />

expected operational by 2040.<br />

United Kingdom HLW vitrification and storage at Sellafield.<br />

Recent government-sponsored review has recommended deep disposal to government, but there is no<br />

decision yet.<br />

United States HLW repository at Yucca Mountain (2002 decision). Beginning of operation planned for 2017.<br />

Chapter 13 - Prospects for Nuclear Power 359<br />

Sources: NEA (2005) and national administrations.<br />

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© OECD/IEA, 2007

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