SECTION 1 - PLENARY: INTERNATIONAL TRENDS IN GEOLOGICAL DISPOSAL
Status of Implementing Radioactive High Level Waste Management in France
W. Allegre (ANDRA, France)
The Current Strategy for Safe Management and Disposal of Transuranic Radioactive Waste in the USA
G.E. Dials (USDoE)
Research and Development Program of Geological Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Waste in Japan
K. Hara, S. Takeda, S. Masuda (PNC, Japan)
Radioactive Wastes in the Czech Republic - past, present and future
A Laciok, L. Nachmilner (Nuclear Research Institute, Czech Republic)
A Phased Strategy Towards Implementation of a Swiss Deep Geologic Repository
C. McCombie (NAGRA)
Policy Framework for Radioactive Waste Disposal in Canada
R.W. Morrison P.A. Brown, G.A. Underdown (NRCan)
Developments in the Canadian Program for Geological Disposal 01 Nuclear Fuel Waste
C.J. Allan, K. Nuttall (AECL)
Hungarian Approach for the Final Disposal of High Level Radioactive Waste
P. Ormai, F. Frigyesi (Paks Nuclear Power Plant Ltd), L. Benkovics, G. Érdi-Krausz, L. Kovács (Mecsek Ore Mining Company), Gy. Bárdossy (Hungarian Academy of Science)
The Evolving UK Strategy for the Management of Intermediate Level Waste to Enable Disposal to a Deep Geological Repository - a UKAEA/BNFL/NIREX Perspective
A.J. Wratten (UKAEA), D.F. Allan (BNFL), J.D. Palmer (Nirex)
The Swedish Programme for Deep Geological Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel
C. Thergerström (SKB)
SECTION 2 - PLENARY: VIEWS ON CONFIDENCE BUILDING IN RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Role of Performance Assessment
H. Röthemeyer (German Federal Office for Radiation Protection)
Posiva - New Company for the Final Disposal of Spent Fuel in Finland
V. Rhyänen (Posiva Oy, Finland)
The Role of Public Consultation
S. Claughton (UK Dept of Environment)
Independent Involvement: The Technical Advisory Committee to AECL on the Nuclear Fuel Waste Management Program
L.W. Shemilt (MacU), G. Sheng (YU)
SECTION 3 - SITING AND SITE CHARACTERIZATION
Multifractal Modelling of Subsurface Fractures from Boreholes Near the Underground Research Laboratory, Pinawa, Manitoba
F. P. Agterberg (GSC), A. Brown, R. I. Sikorsky (AECL)
Sequential Evaluation of the Potential Geologic Repository Site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada, U.S.A.
T. W. Bjerstedt (USDoE)
Analog Information and the Canadian Concept for Disposal of Nuclear Fuel Waste
J.J. Cramer (AECL)
Understanding Large Scale Groundwater Flow to Aid in Repository Siting
C.C. Davison, A. Brown, M. Gascoyne, D. Stevenson, D. Ophori (AECL)
Numerical Evaluation of Thermo-Hydro-Mechanical Couplings in a Fractured Zone
O. Didry (EdF); K Su (Groupement pour l'étude des Structures Souterraines de Stockage, France)
Mechanisms for Redox Control and Their Effects Upon Modelled Properties of Äspö Groundwaters
A. T Emrén (Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden)
Hydraulic Fracturing Stress Measurements for Site Characterization of the URL
B.C. Haimson (University of Wisconsin) M. Y. Lee (SNL), T. Doe (Golder Assoc); N. Chandler (AECL)
Mapping the Hydrogeology of Faults
T W. Hicks (Galson Sciences Ltd) R. Muir-Wood (EQECAT) T. P. Regan (U of Liverpool)
Detailed Hydrogeological Characterization of a Site: Means to Understand the Distribution of Groundwater Flux
H. Hinkkanen (Posiva Oy), H.J. Ahokas (Fintact Oy), P.J. Rouhiainen (PRG-Tec Oy, Finland)
Quantification of Glacial Effects on Radionuclide Transport: Transport Sensitivity Studies for SKI's Site-94
L.M. King-Clayton, P.A. Smith (QuantiSci Ltd), B. Dverstorp (SKI, Sweden)
Hydrogeochemistry in the Chungyang Area, Korea
Y.K Koh, C.S. Kim, C.H. Jeong, D.S. Bae (KAERI), M.E Park (National Fisheries University of Pusan, Korea)
Options Open to a Small Country, Like Slovenia, in Relation to Radioactive Waste Disposal
B. Kontic (JSI)
Site Selection of a Deep Repository of HLRW in Relation to Geological Conditions of Slovak Republic
M. Kovácik, M. Kováciková, J. Madarás (Geological Survey of Slovak Republic;), M. Vandlícová (SEP, Slovak Republic)
Multiphase-Multicomponent Nonisothermal Reactive Transport in Partially Saturated Porous Media
P.C. Lichtner (Center for Nuclear Waste Regulatory Analyses), M. Seth (Technical Software & Engineering, USA)
Siting and Site Characterisation Methodologies for a Deep Geological Repository in India
R.K. Mathur, P.K. Narayan, A.V. Kulkarni, A. Acharya (BARC)
On the Issue of Methodology of Geologic Site Characterization on Different Scales for Radioactive Waste Disposal
V.A. Petrov, A.N. Sysoev (Russian Academy of Sciences), V.I. Starostin, A.B. Valkov (Moscow State University)
Underground Mining and Deep Geologic Disposal - Two Compatible and Complementary Activities
N.T. Rempe (WIPP, Westinghouse Electric Corporation)
Effective Integration of Geochemistry into Site Characterization
H.G. Richards, A.H. Bath (GolderAssociates (U. K.) Ltd), D.J. Noy, M.R. Gillespie, A. E. Milodowski (British Geological Survey)
Characterization of Deep Groundwaters within Finnish Site Investigations for Disposal of Spent Nuclear Fuel
M.V. Snellman (Posiva), P.H. Ruotsalainen (Fintact, Finland)
Microbial Studies in the Canadian Nuclear Fuel Waste Management Program
S. Stroes-Gascoyne (AECL)
Factors Controlling Survival of the Microbial Population Naturally Present in Clay-based Buffer Materials Under Simulated Repository Conditions
S. Stroes-Gascoyne (AECL), K. Pedersen (University of Göteborg), S. Daumas (Guigues Recherche Appliquée en Microbiologie)
Natural Colloids in Groundwater from Granite and Their Potential Impact on Radionuclide Transport
P. Vilks, D.B. Bachinski (AECL)
Analysis of Experimental Results on Radionuclide Migration in Loess Situated in the Aerated Zone
Z. Wang, Z. Guo, S. Li, Y. Zhao, Z. Li, S. Li (China Institute for Radiation Protection)
The Application of Geological Computer Modelling Systems to the Characterisation and Assessment of Radioactive Waste Repositories
M.J. White (QuantiSci Ltd, UK), C. Del Olmo (ENRESA, Spain)
Siting of Deep Geological Repository in the Czech Republic: Present Situation and Near Future
F. Woller (Nuclear Research Institute, Czech Republic)
Siting of the Swedish Deep Geological Repository - Experiences and Plans
T. Eng, G. Bäckblom, C. Thegerström (SKB), K. Ahlbom, B. Leijon (CONTERRA, Sweden)
Neptunium Migration Experiments Under In Situ Conditions
M. Kumata (JAERI), T.T. Vandergraaf (AECL)
Stochastic Models of Existence and Explorability of Fault Bounded blocks in Crystalline Rock Beneath Sedimentary Cover
G.W. Lanyon (GeoScience Ltd, UK), S. Vomvoris, W.H. Muller, M. Thury (NAGRA)
Effect of Complexation on Solubility of Neptunium (IV) in Aqueous Carbonate Solutions
S. Nakayama, T. Yamaguchi (JAERI)
SECTION 4 - BIOSPHERE MODELLING AND CHARACTERIZATION
Specific-activity Relationships for Calculating Doses From Irrigation with Contaminated Groundwater: The Case of 129I, 14C and 36Cl
B.D. Amiro (AECL)
Human Health Considerations in the Assessment of Canadian Concept for the Disposal of Nuclear Fuel Wastes
A.S. Baweja, B.L Tracy, B. Ahier, S. Bartlett (Health Canada)
Post-closure Performance Assessment Treatment of the Biosphere
M.A. Broderick (NIREX), M.J. Egan, J.A. Williams (AEA Technology), M. Thome (Electrowatt, UK)
New Ecological Mechanism of Formation of Spatial Distribution of Radionuclides in River Ecosystem
A.G. Degermendzhy, A.P. Shevyrnogov, L.G. Kosolapova, LA. Levin (Institute of Biophysics), A.V. Chemousov, P. V. Vlasik (Krasnoyarsk State Technical University)
The Status of World Biosphere Modelling for Waste Disposal Assessments Following BIOMOVS II
R.A. Klos (Paul Scherrer Institute), J.A.K. Reid (AECL), P. Santucci (CEA-IPSN), U. Bergström (Studsvik EcoSafe, Sweden)
Environmental Radiation Protection of Non-human Vertebrate Species: Considerations for Environmental Monitoring and Assessment in Canada
C.R. Macdonald (AECL)
Modulahzed Standard Biospheres
S. Nilsson (SKB), U. Bergström, S. Nordlinder (Studsvik Eco & Safety, Sweden)
Development of a Methodology for Consideration of the Biosphere in the Context of High Level Radioactive Waste Repository System Safety Assessments
P. Pinedo, I. Simón, A. Agüero, D. Cancio, C. Torres (CIEMAT, Spain), P. Carboneras (ENRESA), G. Smith (QuantiSci Ltd, UK)
Simulation of Radionuclide Transport in Soils: The Effects of Model Structure and Complexity
M.I. Sheppard, J.L. Hawkins, S.R. Peterson (AECL), S.B. Russell (OH)
Application of the International Union of Radioecologists Soil-to-Plant Database to Canadian Settings
S.C. Sheppard (AECL)
Long-Term Redistribution of Elements Within a Swamp Area - The Natural Analogue at the Island of ÄSPÖ
B. Sundblad, I. Aggeryd (Studsvik Eco & Safety, Sweden)
Statistical Analysis of Fallout Radionuclides Transfer to Paddy-Field Rice
T. Takahashi (JAERI), S. Morisawa, Y. Inoue (Kyoto University)
Biosphere Modelling for the Assessment of Radioactive Waste Repositories; The Development of a Common Basis by the BIOMOVS II Working Group on Reference Biospheres
F. van Dorp (NAGRA)
SECTION 5 - ENGINEERED BARRIERS
Integrity of Copper/Steel Canisters Under Crystalline Bedrock Repository Conditions
W.H. Bowyer (Meadow End Farm), R. Sjöblom (ĹF-Energikonsult Stockholm), M. Trolle (SKI)
Highly-compacted Clay Mixture as Buffer/Backfill Materials for Geological Disposal of High-level Radioactive Waste
Z. Fan, C. Gu (China Institute for Radiation Protection)
UKAEA's Programme for the Development of Waste Packages for Deep Disposal
D. Graham (UKAEA)
Performance of a Bentonite Buffer Material for the Japanese Engineered Barrier Concept
K. Ishiguro, T. Kanno, M. Yui, H. Ishikawa (PNC, Japan)
Mechanistic Modelling of the Corrosion Behaviour of Copper Nuclear Fuel Waste Containers
F. King, M. Kolar (AECL)
Study on the Characteristics of Vitrified Waste Form From OREOX Process for DUPIC Cycle
J.H. Kim, K.S. Chun, J.M. Shin, S.S. Kim, H.S. Park (KAERI)
Mathematical Models for Diffusive Mass Transfer From Waste Package Container with Multiple Perforations
J.H. Lee, R.W. Andrews (Intera Inc), P.L. Chambré (U of California)
Experimental Studies on Water Permeation and I-125 and Sr-90 Diffusion in a Mixture of Bentonite and Crushed Rock
J.O. Lee, W.J. Cho, P.S. Hahn, K.S. Chun (KAERI)
Prediction of Dissolved Actinide Concentrations in Concentrated Electrolyte Solutions: A Conceptual Model and Model Results for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Actinide Source Term
C.F. Novak, R.C. Moore (SNL) R.V. Bynum (SAIC, USA)
Long-Term Performance of Illite as an Effective Barrier to Uranium Migration
J.B. Percival (GSC), J.J. Cramer (AECL), J.A.T. Smellie (Conterra, Sweden)
Accelerated Ageing of Blended Portland Cements for use in Radioactive Waste Disposal
K. Quillin (Building Research Establishment, UK)
Calculation of Fuel Dissolution Rates for Alternative Post-closure Assessment Case Study
S. Sunder, D.W. Shoesmith, M. Kolar, D.M. Leneveu (AECL)
Pre-Compaction of Bentonite Blocks
C. Svemar (SKB), L-E. Johannesson, L. Börgesson, T. Sandén (Clay Technology, Sweden)
Synroc as a Ceramic Waste Form for Deep Geological Disposal
E.R. Vance, A. Jostsons, K.P. Hart (ANSTO)
Factors Influencing the Long Term Stresses in an Engineered Barrier Around Deep Radioactive Waste
J. Vaunat, A. Gens (Technical U of Catalunya, Spain)
The Swedish Encapsulation Plant Project. Results from Test Manufacturing of Full Size Copper Canister for Encapsulation of Spent LWR Fuel
L.O. Werme (SKB), J. Eriksson (Vattenfall Energisystem AB), C.S. Punshon (TWI Sweden)
Corrosion Behavior of Carbon Steel in Wet Na-Bentonite Medium
J-W. Yeon, Y-K. Ha, I-K. Choi, K.S. Chun (KAERI)
Cobalt and Cesium Sorption Characteristics in Mixture of Bentonite and Fly Ash for Use in Backfill Material
H-J Yun, S.K. Moon (Korea Power Engineering Co), J.H. Whang (Kyung-Hee University)
Modelling the Short Term, Near Field Performance of an In-room Emplacement Configuration
H.R. Thomas (Cardiff University), C. Onofrei (AECL)
On the Gas-breakthrough Resistance of Engineered Clay Barrier Materials Proposed for Use in Nuclear Fuel Waste Disposal
M.N. Gray, A.W.L. Wan (AECL), T. Kirkham (Manitoba Hydro), J. Graham (U of Manitoba)
Hydrogen Effects on Titanium Container Lifetime Performance
B.M. Ikeda, M.G. Bailey, C.F. Clarke, J.P. Crosthwaite, J.J. Noel. S.R. Ryan, D.W. Shoesmith (AECL), D. Hardie (U of Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
SECTION 6 - REPOSITORY ENGINEERING
Comparison of Several Deep Repositories for Radioactive Waste in Terms of Thermal Performance: Advantages of Convection and Radiation for Satisfactory Radioactive Waste Cooling
P. Aubouin (EdF)
A Used-Fuel Repository with the In-Room Emplacement Method: Integration in the Design Process
P. Baumgartner (AECL)
Thermoporoelastic Analysis of the URL Buffer/Container Experiment
E. Detournay, I. Berchenko (U of Minnesota), N. Chandler (AECL)
Potential for Salt Solution Cavern Placement of Engineered Radioactive Wastes
M.B. Dusseault, B. Davidson, J-C Santamarina (UW)
Disposal of Radioactive Wastes by Slurry Fracture
M.B. Dusseault, R.A. Bilak, M.S. Bruno, L. Rothenburg (Terralog Technologies Inc, Canada)
Advances in the Self-Burial Concept for Deep Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste
S.E. Logan (S.E. Logan & Associates, USA)
Waste Disposal and Permeable Barriers
S. Richard, D. Lelievre (CEA), M. Boisson, J.M. Usseglio (LHF), E. Fargier (CERAM), L. Dewiere (ANDRA, France)
In Situ Study and Modeling of the Mechanical Behavior of a Large Diameter Vertical Blind Hole in Marl
K.B. Slimane, A. Cournut, J.-F. Durand-Smet, C. Trentesaux Dewiere (ANDRA, France)
Construction and Stray Materials that are Left in Repository After Closure
C. Svemar (SKB), H. Larsson (Rock Store Design), A. Kenne (Nordic Construction Company, Sweden)
Comparison of Seismic Ground Motions at Surface and Underground for Understanding / Developing Design of Nuclear Fuel Waste Repositories
R.J. Wetmiller (GSC), G.S. Lodha, Y. Ates, M.G. Cajka (AECL)
The Deep Disposal Repository - An Alternative General Arrangement
L. Wolofsky (Consulting Geologist)
SECTION 7 - UNDERGROUND FACILITIES AND LABORATORIES
Implications of the Results of URL Experiments on the Design of Repository Seals in Granite
N.A. Chandler, R.S. Read, A. Wan (AECL)
Hydrogeological and Geochemical Monitoring System for Deep Disposal in Rock Mass
K. Itoh, Y Otsuka, Y Ohi (OYO Corporation, Japan)
Current State of Geoscientific Studies In and Around the Tono Mine in Japan
K. Koide, K. Sugihara, H. Yoshida, T Seo, K Yanagizawa (PNC)
Some Rock Mechanics Laboratory Testing Related to the Construction and Operation of AECL's Underground Research Laboratory (URL)
J.S.O. Lau (AECL), B. Gorski, R. Jackson (Natural Resources Canada)
Effect of Thermal Stresses on Progressive Rock Failure at AECL's Underground Research Laboratory
R.S. Read, J.B. Martino (AECL)
The Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Project: A Changing Paradigm
L.E. Shephard (SNL), M. McFadden (USDoE)
Monitoring and Information Management System at the Underground Research Laboratory
G.S. Strobel, P.J. Chemis, A.T. Bushman, M.H. Spinney, F.J. Backer (AECL)
SECTION 8 - ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY ASSESSMENT
Conclusions from the SKI Repository Performance Assessment Research Project Site-94
J. Andersson (QuantiSci Ltd), B. Dverstorp, F. Kautsky, C. Lilja, B. Sundström, S. Wingefors (SKI)
The EU Everest Project: Evaluation of Elements Responsible for the Dose Equivalent Associated with the Final Disposal in Deep Geological Formations of Radioactive Waste - IPSN Contributions (Granite and Clay Formations)
P. Baudoin, C. Certes, P. Escalier des Orres (IPSN, France)
A Reaction-Transport Model and Its Application to Performance Assessment of Nuclear Waste Disposal
Y. Chen, B. McGrail, D.W. Engel (PNNL)
Long-term Performance Assessment of an Alternative Implementation of the Concept for Disposal of Canada's Nuclear Fuel Waste
A.W. Wikjord, P. Baumgartner, L.H. Johnson, F.W. Stanchell, R. Zach, B.W. Goodwin (AECL)
The El Berrocal Project and Its Application to the Development of Performance Assessments
P. Hernan, C. Del Olmo (ENRESA), B. Miller (QuantiSci Ltd), P. Rivas (CIEMAT, Spain)
Environmental Impact Statement for Initiation of Transuranic Waste Disposal at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant
H.E. Johnson (USDoE), M.E. Whatley (Westinghouse)
Sensitivity of the Engineered Barrier System (EBS) Release Rate to Alternative Conceptual Models of Advective Release from Waste Packages under Dripping Fractures
J.H. Lee, J.E. Atkins, J.A. McNeish, V. Valtikat (Intera. Inc, USA)
Performance Assessment and Validation: A Perspective
G.S. Murthy (Andhra University, India), P. Sasidhar (BARC)
Preliminary Safety Studies on a French Candidate Granite Site for Geological Disposal
D. Perraud, P. Raimbault (ANDRA)
Preclosure Probabilistic Assessment of the Canadian Concept for Used Fuel Disposal Focussing on Key Radionuclides and Exposure Pathways for Routine Emissions
S.B. Russell (OH)
Recent Developments in the Safety Assessment of a Repository for High-level Radioactive Waste Sited in the Crystalline Basement of Northern Switzerland
J. Schneider, P. Zuidema (NAGRA), P.A. Smith (QuantiSci Ltd), P. Gribi, M. Niemeyer (Colenco Power Consulting Ltd)
Comparison of Selected Recent Assessments of Long Term Safety of Nuclear Fuel Waste Disposal
T.J. Sumeriing (Safety Assessment Management, UK)
Concept Assessment for the Disposal of Low- and Intermediate-Level Radioactive Waste in Canada
J. Torok (AECL)
Site-specific Analysis of Repository Performance - Four Years to Go to Site Selection
T. Vieno, H. Nordman (VTT Energy), J-P Salo, J. Vira (Posiva, Finland)
A Conceptual Scheme for Performance Assessment Modeling of the Actinide Source Term for the WIPP
R.F. Weiner, C. T. Stockman, Y Wang, C.F. Novak (SNL)
SECTION 9 - REGULATORY ISSUES
International Trends in Regulatory Principles, Criteria and Compliance
K Bragg (AECB)
Application of Geophysical Methods in Methods for Safeguards of Spent Fuel in Geological Repositories
G.S. Lodha, J.G. Hayles, D.M. Wuschke (AECL)
Engineering and Geotechnical Assessment of Deep Geological Radioactive Waste Repositories: A UK Regulator's Perspective
P.A.C. Sims, T.I. Longworth (UK Building Research Establishment), R.A. Yearsley (UK Environment Agency)
Nuclear Waste - A Fresh Perspective
H.Y Tammemagi (Oakhill Environmental)
SECTION 10 - SOCIAL ISSUES AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Testing Community Empowered Siting for Canadian Nuclear Waste
K Ballard, R. G. Kuhn (U of Guelph)
High Level Radioactive Waste Siting Processes: Critical Lessons from Canadian Siting Successes
D.R. Hardy (Hardy Stevenson and Associates Ltd, Canada)
Perceived Risks of Nuclear Fuel Waste Disposal: Trust, Compensation, and Public Acceptance in Canada
D. W Hine, C. Summers (Laurentian University)
Mass Media Coverage of Risk Issues
G. Kruk (Gerry Kruk and Associates Communications, Ltd, Canada)
Siting a Nuclear Fuel Waste Disposal Facility in Canada: A View From the Public
R. G. Kuhn (U of Guelph)
The Malvern Remedial Project - A Case History
R. W. Pollock, B.J. Franklin (AECL)
Community Participation in Project Development - Practise and Theory
W Keyes (Intertec Resource Consultants, Canada)
Public Involvement in Siting Issues: Lessons from the Low Level Radioactive Waste Siting Process
D. Oates, M. Maccafferty, D. Thompson (InSite & Solutions, Canada)
Nuclear Waste Disposal - Societal Acceptance or Acquiescence?
D. Pawlowski (OH)
Nuclear Waste Disposal: Developing a Moral and Ethical Framework for Facility Siting
M.A. Stevenson (Hardy Stevenson & Associates Ltd, Canada)
