Main topics in relation to the Asse II mine The main topics deal with individual aspects of the Asse II mine in greater detail. 3D seismic In 2019 and 2020, the BGE conducted 3D seismic measurements  ...

Product control Radioactive waste must be packaged in approved containers for disposal. In addition, the filled containers must be checked and monitored. All production and inspection protocols must  ...

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What are the requirements for safe disposal? The disposal of radioactive waste is an extensive process consisting of many individual steps. In this context, the BGE is responsible for searching for,  ...

What is the situation regarding acceptance of the site? By the time the planning approval decision was granted by the State of Lower Saxony, the acceptance on the part of the City of Salzgitter had  ...

Why was Konrad chosen as the repository site? The original proposal to explore the Konrad site as a repository for radioactive waste stemmed from an initiative of the mining company at the time, with  ...

Changes as part of the licensing procedure Over the course of the construction process of the Konrad repository, the BGE must sometimes deviate from the descriptions and stipulations set out in the  ...

Scope The 3D seismic survey was a very extensive project. Here, we take a look at its dimensions. Survey area The first test measurements were carried out in 2013 in order to clarify whether a 3D  ...

Process In order to perform the measurements successfully and minimise restrictions, it was particularly important to adhere to a tight schedule. The process consisted of the following steps: Step 1:  ...

Safety The BGE endeavoured to minimise the adverse effects on humans and nature as well as on the commercial use of woodland and agricultural areas. This included the following measures: Enabling  ...