Technical Systems Licensing

Our expertise in the licensing of novel technical systems and devices up to complete plants is based on more than 20 years experience in repository planning and in construction and operation of mining and waste management facilities. This results in our

• In-depth experience in obtaining the required permits pursuant to mining, environmental protection, construction, and machinery regulations as well as to the Atomic Energy Act and the Radiation Protection Ordinance
• Wide experience in dealing with independent experts, consultants, mining authorities as well as federal and state licensing and supervisory authorities
• Detailed knowledge of applicable regulations

Our references include all licenses and permits for constructing and operating the Gorleben Exploration Mine, the full licensing of the Konrad Deep Geological Repository, the licensing for decommissioning and closure of the Morsleben Radioactive Waste Repository, and major involvement in the licensing of all spent fuel interim storage facilities at the German nuclear power plants. 

Project analysis from the viewpoint of licensing, i.e. licenseability check, definition of applicable regulations, definition of necessary licenses and permits

• Management of licensing information and documents, including preparation, update service, filing
• Preparation and submission of applications
• Preparation of public hearings with the applicant, support during performance
• Representation of the applicant before the licensing authority and other relevant institutions
• Analysis of the licensing decision including its conditions
• Checking the implementation of the license