TO MINING AND GEOLOGICAL VALIDATION OF THE UNDERGROUND OBJECT OF THE FINAL STAGE OF THE NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE

Abstract

Background. The geological conditions of the Russian site for deep burial of radioactive waste near the Yenisei are considered. Not only isolated within the boundaries of a given site, as was the case before. But also taking into account more ambitious factors: tectonics of lithospheric plates, properties of a number of functionally similar sites in transitional conditions (Baltic–Yenisei–Pacific Ocean), zoning of the local adjacent territory by mineral resources, the presence of other disposal facilities near the site. Materials and methods. In such a semantic connection, it is proposed to study at the exploration stage the main engineering-geological parameter of the rock mass for safety – the state of the underground hydrosphere. The need reliable regulatory and legal framework was noted. Results and conclusions. Based on the results of the initial stages of work on the deep disposal site for radioactive waste, shortcomings in the application and implementation of legislation and technical standards were identified. A proposal has been formulated for a legal examination of documents prepared for the Yeniseisky site.

Keywords

• geological disposal of radioactive waste
• underground construction
• waste storage facility
• safety
• hydraulic permeability rocks
• law
• technical regulations