Remediation Strategy and Process for Areas Affected by Past Activities or Events

The objective of this Safety Guide is to provide recommendations on the planning and implementation of remediation of sites and areas affected by past activities and events. It is intended to support the implementation of IAEA safety requirements, and in particular, Requirements 47–49 and 52 of GSR Part 3 [1] on existing exposure situations. This Safety Guide is intended to be used by governments, national authorities, regulatory bodies, operating organizations and other parties involved in the remediation of sites or areas and contributing to the recovery process for areas affected by past activities or events. This Safety Guide covers a broad range of situations and circumstances for which remediation may be necessary. Implementation of the recommendations provided in this Safety Guide will need to take into account the specific characteristics of a given situation and the prevailing circumstances; for example, the circumstances in which remediation is being planned and implemented following an accident or event (e.g. a malicious act) can differ from the circumstances of remediation for an area affected by a past practice.