 Nuclear decommissioning

Administrative and technical actions bringing a permanently shut-down nuclear facility to a demonstrated end state permitting removal of some or all regulatory controls. Waste management and site-release evidence are integral to completion.

Nuclear decommissioning is the process of safely closing and dismantling a nuclear power plant or facility once it has reached the end of its operational life or has been shut down for other reasons. The objective of decommissioning is to manage the removal of radioactive materials and ensure that the site can be restored for other uses or remain safe for the public and the environment.