India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Typically, radioactive solid waste arising from nuclear power plants, including waste generated during the operational life and decommissioning of the plants, is within 0.15 cubic meters/year/MW. Records relating to the quantity and location of radioactive waste disposed of are regularly filed with the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB).
Safe management of nuclear waste has been accorded high priority right from the inception of our nuclear energy programme. Government of India has promulgated the Atomic Energy (Safe Disposal of Radioactive Wastes) Rules, 1987 which establishes the legal requirements for safe management and disposal of radioactive waste. As per these Rules...