Restoration of radioactive sites: Antwerp symposium
11 October 1993 - 11 October 1993
Belgium
An international symposium on Remediation and Restoration of Radioactive Contaminated Sites in Europe will take place in Antwerp on 11-15 October 1993.
Extensive industrial use has been made of radioactive and fissile materials during the last 50 years both in Europe and elsewhere. Large-scale nuclear facilities have been developed, some of which have given rise to significant radioactive contamination of the environment. Because of this, there is a need to compile an inventory of contaminated sites in Europe, in terms of the extent, level and nature of the contamination. The need for remedial or restoration work should be examined.
The main objectives of the present symposium are, therefore, to identify major contaminated sites, to assess their environmental impact and to examine possible remedial actions. The symposium will cover the following topics:
- Identification of the major contaminated sites;
- Case studies for a limited number of sites of interest;
- Radiation protection concepts and criteria applicable to the remediation and restoration of contaminated sites;
- Consideration of social and economic aspects;
- Methodologies for environmental impact and risk assessment including problems of measurement and dose restriction;
- Overview of practicable remediation and restoration techniques;
- International collaboration.
Most papers will be presented by invited speakers. A number of independently submitted papers will also be presented in oral or poster form.
The symposium's Scientific Programme Committee and the Organizing Committee include representatives of the Commission of the European Communities, Directorates-General XI (Environment, Nuclear Safety and Civil Protection) and XII (Science, Research and Development).
For full details, contact:
Commission of the European Communities
Directorate-General for Environment, Nuclear Safety and Civil Protection, DG XI
Attn. A. Janssens (C3/347)
Wagner Building
L-2920 Luxembourg
Tel. +352-430136395; Fax +352-430136280
Telex 3423 COMEUR LU
Extensive industrial use has been made of radioactive and fissile materials during the last 50 years both in Europe and elsewhere. Large-scale nuclear facilities have been developed, some of which have given rise to significant radioactive contamination of the environment. Because of this, there is a need to compile an inventory of contaminated sites in Europe, in terms of the extent, level and nature of the contamination. The need for remedial or restoration work should be examined.
The main objectives of the present symposium are, therefore, to identify major contaminated sites, to assess their environmental impact and to examine possible remedial actions. The symposium will cover the following topics:
- Identification of the major contaminated sites;
- Case studies for a limited number of sites of interest;
- Radiation protection concepts and criteria applicable to the remediation and restoration of contaminated sites;
- Consideration of social and economic aspects;
- Methodologies for environmental impact and risk assessment including problems of measurement and dose restriction;
- Overview of practicable remediation and restoration techniques;
- International collaboration.
Most papers will be presented by invited speakers. A number of independently submitted papers will also be presented in oral or poster form.
The symposium's Scientific Programme Committee and the Organizing Committee include representatives of the Commission of the European Communities, Directorates-General XI (Environment, Nuclear Safety and Civil Protection) and XII (Science, Research and Development).
For full details, contact:
Commission of the European Communities
Directorate-General for Environment, Nuclear Safety and Civil Protection, DG XI
Attn. A. Janssens (C3/347)
Wagner Building
L-2920 Luxembourg
Tel. +352-430136395; Fax +352-430136280
Telex 3423 COMEUR LU