研究施設等廃棄物の埋設事業に係る安全規制制度整備の経緯

Circumstances of establishment of regulations for near surface disposal of radioactive waste generated from research facilities, etc.

坂井 章浩 

Sakai, Akihiro

原子力機構は、実施主体として研究施設等廃棄物の埋設事業を進めている。他方、原子力規制委員会では、埋設事業に関わる安全規制及び基準の整備が行われてきた。本報告は、原子力機構の埋設事業の計画とそれに対応した原子力規制委員会の規制及び基準の整備について紹介する。

Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) has proceeded with the project of near surface disposal of radioactive waste generated from research facilities, etc. as the implementing body. On the other hand, Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) has established the safety regulations and standards for the operation of the disposal facilities. This report outlines the disposal project of JAEA and the development of the regulations and standards for the disposal by NRA.