Rhineland-Palatinate: Palatinate proposed as a final repository for high-level radioactive waste
State government considers salt dome near Lauterecken as possible site
Opponents of the project warn of geological risks and potential health hazards
The state government of Rhineland-Palatinate is considering the salt dome near Lauterecken as a possible final repository for high-level radioactive waste.
The salt dome, which is located about 100 kilometers southwest of Mainz, is one of several sites that are being considered for the construction of a final repository.
The other sites are located in Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia.
- The salt dome near Lauterecken is considered to be a suitable site for a final repository because it is located in a geologically stable area.
- The salt dome is also located at a depth of about 1,000 meters, which would provide a sufficient level of protection against radiation.
However, opponents of the project have raised concerns about the geological risks associated with the construction of a final repository in the salt dome.
They also warn of the potential health hazards that could arise from the storage of high-level radioactive waste in the area.
The state government has said that it will conduct a thorough environmental impact assessment before making a final decision on the construction of a final repository in the salt dome.
The environmental impact assessment will include an assessment of the geological risks and the potential health hazards associated with the project.
The state government has also said that it will involve the public in the decision-making process.
The public will be given an opportunity to comment on the environmental impact assessment and to express their concerns about the project.
The final decision on the construction of a final repository in the salt dome will be made by the state government.
