Module #1 Introduction to Nuclear Waste Management Overview of the importance of nuclear waste management, types of nuclear waste, and the role of policy and regulation.
Module #2 History of Nuclear Waste Policy and Regulation Evolution of nuclear waste policy and regulation, key milestones, and lessons learned.
Module #3 International Frameworks and Agreements Overview of international frameworks, agreements, and organizations involved in nuclear waste management, such as the IAEA and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Module #4 National Policy and Regulatory Frameworks Comparison of national policy and regulatory frameworks for nuclear waste management in different countries, such as the US, UK, and France.
Module #5 Risk Assessment and Safety Standards Principles of risk assessment and safety standards in nuclear waste management, including probabilistic safety assessment and deterministic safety analysis.
Module #6 Waste Classification and Characterization Methods and criteria for classifying and characterizing nuclear waste, including radiological, chemical, and thermal characteristics.
Module #7 Storage and Disposal Options Overview of storage and disposal options for nuclear waste, including dry cask storage, vitrification, and deep geological repositories.
Module #8 Transportation and Logistics Challenges and regulations related to nuclear waste transportation, including packaging, routing, and security concerns.
Module #9 Public Perception and Stakeholder Engagement The role of public perception and stakeholder engagement in shaping nuclear waste policy and regulation, including communication strategies and conflict resolution.
Module #10 Economic and Financial Aspects Economic and financial aspects of nuclear waste management, including cost estimation, funding mechanisms, and decommissioning and decontamination.
Module #11 Regulatory Bodies and Oversight Roles and responsibilities of regulatory bodies, such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in the US, and mechanisms for oversight and enforcement.
Module #12 Licensing and Permitting Process and requirements for licensing and permitting nuclear waste management facilities, including application, review, and approval processes.
Module #13 Inspection and Enforcement Regulatory inspection and enforcement mechanisms, including inspection protocols, non-compliance responses, and penalties.
Module #14 Emergency Planning and Response Regulatory requirements and industry best practices for emergency planning and response related to nuclear waste management, including accident scenarios and response strategies.
Module #15 International Cooperation and Assistance International cooperation and assistance in nuclear waste management, including bilateral agreements, regional initiatives, and international organizations.
Module #16 Lessons Learned from Case Studies In-depth analysis of case studies of nuclear waste management policy and regulation, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Module #17 Future Directions and Challenges Future directions and challenges in nuclear waste management policy and regulation, including emerging technologies, public perception, and climate change.
Module #18 Best Practices and Guidance Best practices and guidance for nuclear waste management policy and regulation, including industry standards, regulatory guidelines, and international recommendations.
Module #19 Research and Development Priorities Research and development priorities in nuclear waste management, including waste form development, advanced reactor designs, and disposal technologies.
Module #20 Waste Management in Non-Nuclear States Challenges and strategies for nuclear waste management in non-nuclear states, including international cooperation and assistance.
Module #21 Nuclear Waste Policy and Regulation in the EU Overview of the European Unions nuclear waste policy and regulation, including the Euratom treaty and EU directives.
Module #22 Nuclear Waste Policy and Regulation in the US In-depth analysis of the US nuclear waste policy and regulation, including the Nuclear Waste Policy Act and NRC regulations.
Module #23 Nuclear Waste Policy and Regulation in Asia Overview of nuclear waste policy and regulation in Asian countries, including Japan, South Korea, and China.
Module #24 Nuclear Waste Policy and Regulation in Emerging Markets Challenges and opportunities for nuclear waste management in emerging markets, including Brazil, Russia, and India.
Module #25 International Nuclear Waste Management Regimes Comparison of international nuclear waste management regimes, including the IAEAs Joint Convention and the Nuclear Safety Convention.
Module #26 Regulatory Frameworks for New Reactors Regulatory frameworks for new reactor designs, including small modular reactors and Generation IV reactors.
Module #27 Decommissioning and Decontamination Regulatory and industry best practices for decommissioning and decontamination of nuclear facilities, including nuclear power plants and research reactors.
Module #28 Nuclear Waste and Security Regulatory requirements and industry best practices for nuclear waste security, including physical protection and cybersecurity.
Module #29 Nuclear Waste and Environmental Impact Environmental impact of nuclear waste management, including radiological and non-radiological environmental assessments and impact studies.
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Policy and Regulation in Nuclear Waste Management career
