Finding the most appropriate long term nuclear waste management solution (Long List considerations)

The key feature of all storage options is that the waste remains accessible and is easy to monitor. It also allows changes of plans for the future management of wastes.

Stores could be centralised or located on sites where waste is produced. They can be above ground or below ground. Wastes could be stored for long periods (for example, while research is undertaken and an alternative is decided upon) or, in theory at least, indefinitely.