barriers

Geological conditions or technical/geotechnical measures to impede or prevent the release of harmful substances from the waste into the biosphere.

On April 25th, 2017 the operating duties and responsibilities for the Asse II mine were transferred to the BGE, the Federal Company for Radioactive Waste Disposal. Therefore this archival page of the Federal Office for Radiation Protection has not been updated since April 24th, 2017. You find current information about the Asse II mine at www.bge.de/en/asse