Planning and Management for the Decommissioning of Research Reactors and Other Small Nuclear Facilities

This report provides guidance on the proper planning and management for the decommissioning of research reactors and other small nuclear facilities. The information contained in the report can, to a large extent, also be applied to the decommissioning of large facilities. Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Scope of the report; 3. Reasons for and stages of decommissioning; 4. Decommissioning planning; 5. Decommissioning management; 6. Quality assurance; 7. Waste management; 8. Decommissioning cost and financing; 9. Responsibilities and functions of parties in decommissioning; 10. Regulatory interfaces; 11. Recommendations for further work; 12. Summary; Annex: Stages of Decommissioning; Glossary.