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International standards for Nuclear Disposal

Transportation Natural and physical setting Land use Public Acceptance Safety

Transportation : Should be on a distance of 2 km at least from the suitable Main Road Should have an alternative pathway Natural Setting: Should have a distance from the flooding drainage. Should be away from the difficult topography (that have steep slope, high elevation Land use : Far away from mining areas Far away from underground water Previously not used for military purpose Public acceptance: Should have 2 Km distance from residential area Should have 2 Km distance from human heritage or religious areas Safety: Should have 5 Km distance from any airport or harbor Should not have clay deposits (collapsing soil)

Additional Local standards for Nuclear Disposal

Natural and physical setting Land use Public Acceptance Safety

Natural Setting:

Should not have faults or fracture or any seismic activity. Should not be wet land or characterized by heavy rainfall.

Public acceptance: Should be away from the natural park and protectorate areas. Should be away from any areas of cultural, religious characteristics.

Governorate in Egypt

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