Current regulatory framework for radioactive waste management in Brazil

Abstract

Radioactive waste is classified according to different criteria. In Brazil, the stages of radioactive waste management for each category are established on the classification of waste, so the structure of responsibilities varies depending on the type. Therefore, the chain of responsibility should be easily visible for all stakeholders. However, it is often distributed in different documents and hierarchy levels of the legal and regulatory framework. This work proposes to carry out a synthesis of the classification and the management of radioactive waste, using visual resources, for a better understanding of this regulatory scenario.