Session 127 - Panel: Sustainable Management Decisions Integrating Stakeholder Values and Scientific Data

Session Co-Chairs:   Jeannette Hyatt (USA)
Rob Seifert (USA)
Lead Organizer:   Jeannette Hyatt (USA)
Add'l Organizer(s):   Linda Suttora (USA)
Panel Reporter:   Rudy Goetzman (USA)
 

This panel focused on sustainable methods of developing a holistic, integrated approach to structure nuclear waste management, disposal and remediation decisions. This panel had participation from internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate use of tools and techniques to effectively communicate factors that inform decisions. The desired outcome was to effectively communicate how risk is evaluated at complex sites, highlight holistic site level approaches that are protective of human health & the environment, and incorporate policy & technical concerns related to achieving alternative end points. This discussion included existing decision-making tools in conjunction with case studies.

Panel Report