16 Radioactive waste geological disposal facilities

16  Radioactive waste geological disposal facilities

(1)     Development relating to a radioactive waste geological disposal facility within subsection (4) or (6) is a significant infrastructure project.

(2)     A radioactive waste geological disposal facility means a facility which meets the conditions in subsection (3).

(3)     The conditions are that—

(a)     the main purpose of the facility is expected to be the final disposal of radioactive waste,

(b)     the part of the facility where radioactive waste is to be disposed of is expected to be constructed at a depth

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