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Appendix C: World Nuclear Association Basic Principles
Pages 324-329

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From page 324...
... . investments should be financially profitable, technically appropriate, environmentally sound and socially responsible." In emphasizing the practical necessity of financial profitability, the ICMM underscored that economic profitability and sustainable development, far from 1 See http://www.world-nuclear.org; accessed October 2011.
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From page 325...
... Pay particular attention to controlling radon and related radiation exposures in uranium mines and process ing facilities. Water Quality -- Develop and implement site-specific water management practices that meet defined water-quality objectives for surface and ground waters (focusing particular attention on potable water supplies)
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From page 326...
... PRINCIPLE 3: COMPLIANCE Support the establishment of a suitable legal framework and relevant infrastructure for the management and control of radiation, occupational and pub lic health and safety, waste and the environment. Ensure that all activities are authorized by relevant authorities and conducted in full compliance with appli cable conventions, laws, regulations and requirements, including in particular the Safety Standard Principles of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
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From page 327...
... that deals with all questions and concerns related to radiation, occupational and public health and safety, waste and the environment, as well as socio-economic impact. Submit the EIA as part of the public review process so as to provide response opportunities for stakeholders, especially the workforce and host communities.
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From page 328...
... With radioactive materials, adhere to IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, relevant IAEA Safety Guides, applicable international conventions, and local legislation. PRINCIPLE 9: SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO TRAINING In each area of risk, provide systematic training to all site personnel (employees and contractors)
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From page 329...
... In connec tion with the cessation of operations, establish a decommissioning organization to implement the plan and safely restore the site for re-use to the fullest extent practicable. Engage in no activities -- or acts of omission -- that could result in the abandonment of a site without plans and resources for full and effective decom missioning or that would pose a burden or threat to future generations.
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