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Require clear understanding of waste consequences, handling, and cost for new nuclear technology approval.

Conclusion
It is imperative that a clear understanding of the waste consequences of new nuclear technologies, how it will be dealt with and at what cost, should be part of the decision- making on approving the case of these technologies.
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Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 25 October 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Timeline
Recommendation age 3.1 yrs
Report published 31 Jul 2023