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5.1 The CARD Project has shown that a Technology Platform is a feasible method of providing a framework for networking and co-operation in the field of RD&D for geological disposal in the EU. In particular the proposed structure and methods of working can meet the identified requirements for networking and co-operation of those organisations that are central to implementation of geological disposal in Member States. 5.2 The CARD Project has established and tested the prioritised needs and objectives of potential participants in the Technology Platform. The resulting database of information provides the basis for production of a Vision Document for the Technology Platform. 5.3 There is a high level of support and good-will for the establishment of a Technology Platform and momentum should be maintained by moving as quickly as possible to its launch. 6. Acknowledgement This project has been co-funded by the European Commission and performed as part of the sixth EURATOM Framework Programme for nuclear research and training activities (2002 – 2006) under contract FI6W-CT-2006-036496. Reference [1] Sixth Framework Programme Co-ordination Action, Proposal 036496, Co-ordination of research, development and demonstration (RD&D) priorities and strategies for geological disposal, Annex 1 – Description of Work, 11 May 2006 408

Summary of the Panel Discussion on the Topic: "Coordination of RD&D for Waste Disposal in Europe" Panel members: Alan Hooper (Chair), NDA-RWMD, United Kingdom Jordi Bruno, Amphos XXI, Spain Vit�zslav Duda, RAWRA, Czech Republic Édouard Scott-de Martinville, IRSN, France Peter Wikberg, SKB, Sweden All five of the questions posed in the Conference Programme were addressed by the panel as follows: � In the context of the shared vision on implementation of geological disposal in Europe, which areas of RD&D in particular would benefit most from a “technology platform” approach (i.e. close coordination between all key stakeholders, agreed strategic research agenda and deployment strategy)? One strongly held view was that the area that would benefit most would be research into physical and chemical processes. It was argued that stakeholder acceptance would be improved significantly if there was greater visibility of a shared view between programmes on what are the important processes and how to address them. Continued research into such processes provides a valuable framework for training and development of the early career professionals that will necessarily come into the field of geological disposal if implementation is to be sustained over the relevant long timescales. The existing bilateral cooperation between Sweden and Finland provides good examples of both such types of benefits. It was pointed out that there is significant interest in the benefits derived from coordination of technology development in the FP6 ESDRED Integrated Project and that technology development projects can provide helpful evidence of the practicality of establishing barrier systems to stakeholders. � Do coordinated RD&D programmes produce some types of results more readily than standalone national programmes, in particular in respect of regulatory confidence and technical quality? It was concluded that confidence is improved when there is evidence of overlap of key issues and the means of addressing them between different programmes and that the technology platform approach should improve visibility of such overlaps, in particular to the regulators. It was pointed out that in many countries the level of acceptance is significantly improved in the light of evidence of meaningful international cooperation on relevant RD&D topics. For this reason, a number of regulatory bodies formally request information on their national programme’s international cooperation programme. 409

5.1 The CARD Project has shown that a Technology Platform is a feasible method of providing a<br />

framework for networking and co-operation in the field of RD&D for geological disposal in the <strong>EU</strong>.<br />

In particular the proposed structure and methods of working can meet the identified requirements<br />

for networking and co-operation of those organisations that are central to implementation of geological<br />

disposal in Member States.<br />

5.2 The CARD Project has established and tested the prioritised needs and objectives of potential<br />

participants in the Technology Platform. The resulting database of information provides the basis<br />

for production of a Vision Document for the Technology Platform.<br />

5.3 There is a high level of support and good-will for the establishment of a Technology Platform<br />

and momentum should be maintained by moving as quickly as possible to its launch.<br />

6. Acknowledgement<br />

This project has been co-funded by the European Commission and performed as part of the sixth<br />

<strong>EU</strong>RATOM Framework Programme for nuclear research and training activities (2002 – 2006) under<br />

contract FI6W-CT-2006-036496.<br />

Reference<br />

[1] Sixth Framework Programme Co-ordination Action, Proposal 036496, Co-ordination of research,<br />

development and demonstration (RD&D) priorities and strategies for geological disposal,<br />

Annex 1 – Description of Work, 11 May 2006<br />

408

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