Fuel Repository Encapsulation Tender

ScopeSKB Swedens radioactive waste management company submitted applications to build the countrys first nuclear fuel repository and the encapsulation plant to the Radiation Safety Authority SSM in March 2011. The integrated facility - the encapsulation plant and the Clab interim storage facility - is referred to in SKBs application as Clink. The application concerns the disposal of 6000 capsules with a total of 12000 tonnes of radioactive waste at a depth of about 500 metres. SKB also submitted an application to extend the storage capacity of the Clab facility from the current 8000 tonnes of fuel to 11000 tonnes.The applications have been reviewed by the SSM and the Land and Environment Court. The SSM has considered issues of nuclear safety and radiation at the facilities as laid down in the countrys Nuclear Activities Act. The review undertaken by the Land and Environment Court was based on the Environment Code. Both SSM and the Land and Environment Court submitted their respective positive opinions to the government on SKBs applications in January 2018.Under the Swedish Environmental Code before the government makes a final decision it must consult with the municipalities of Oskarshamn and sthammar which have the power to veto the application. In June 2018 the municipal council in Oskarshamn voted in favour of SKBs plan to build the fuel encapsulation plant in the municipality. The municipal council of sthammar has now approved the planned repository at Forsmark.