This workshop focused on the common approaches, methods and tools used in performance assessment to demonstrate compliance with dose/risk criteria for LLW disposal facilities.  Discussions also included the international approach regarding use of the Safety Case Concept for LLW disposal facilities and IAEA activities pertaining to the project on Practical Illustration and use of the Safety Case Concept in the Management of Near-Surface Disposal (PRISM). LLW Long-term monitoring aspects were addressed. The Agenda and Panelists included: 

1. Opening Remarks and Presentation of Speakers – Larry Camper, US NRC and Christine Gelles, US DOE
2. Technical Basis of 10 CFR Part 61 LLW Classification System – Dr. Matthew Kozak, INTERA
3. NRC Recommended Approach for Performance Assessment Methodology for LLW Disposal – Boby Abu-Eid, US NRC 
4. Computational Tools Codes/Models used by NRC Staff for LLW Risk Analysis & Examples – David Esh, US NRC
5. Current Issues in Part 61 Waste Classification System – A Proposal to Risk-Inform US LLW Classification System – Michael Ryan, ACRS
6. An Overview of IAEA PRISM – Christine Gelles, US DOE
7. Use of the IAEA Safety Case Concept in Management of Near-Surface Disposal: PRISM Components and Approaches – G. Bruno, IAEA
8. Performance Assessment and LLW Disposal - EPRI’s Perspective – Lisa Edwards and David James, EPRI
9. Overview of US DOE’s Performance Assessment Methodology for LLW Disposal, Roger Seitz, US DOE-SRNL
10. Open Discussion
11. Brief Technical Summary – Boby Abu-Eid, US NRC
12. Closing Remarks – Larry Camper, US NRC  and Christine Gelles, US DOE