New developments in safety-related aspects of the long term storage of spent fuel and vitrified high-level wastes

"This project analyses new developments in managing non-technical ageing aspects of extended interim storage in a national and international context. Extended interim storage is the consequence of the absence of a suitable final disposal facility. The project evaluates the latest international state of science and technology and recommends im-provements for technology and regulation in Germany. The project focuses on implementing safety management in interim storage facilities. In addition the societal consequences of extended storage will be evaluated. "