Implementing Geological Disposal of Radioactive Waste Technology Platform

Explanation of the objectives of the activity

1. To create and maintain a resource pool of experts available for reviews of technical and scientific reports;
2. To create a channel for scientific criticism and dialogue on RTD into long-term safety of geological disposal

Short description of activity /project

1. Initial step is to survey current review practices in the IDG-TP
   • current requirements: scope of review activities
   • protocols, procedures, instructions
   • TOR practices
   • language of reporting
   • documentation of reviews
   • openness policies
   • involvement of learned societies
   • use of review teams
   • independence requirements: paid reviews
   • resolution of disputes/disagreement: need for consensus?
   • Description of best practices
2. Pool of experts available for review activities:
   • Password protected data base of available experts
     • CV’s of the experts
     • secretariat maintenance of the database
     • prior validation of the experts
3. Scientific/technical forums for learned discussion
4. Initiation of review workshops

The work also involves Cross-Cutting Activities such as:

• WMO’s own capacities for reviewing other WMO’s work
• Cooperation with universities
• Cooperation with NEA/IGSC
• Links to education and training area

This could also include activities such as a web forum (for registered participants of the IGDT) to encourage scientific criticism and dialogue on topical reports related to long-term safety of geological disposal. Platform participants may post reports or manuscripts on the site and ask for comments or they may ask for comments on specific issues or Topics; other members are welcome to offer comments or reviews on these issues.