"These findings are consistent with several independent and scientific reviews, including by the International Atomic Energy Agency. "More specifically, Regulation 9(6) of the Storage of Scheduled Wastes, Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005 states that 'a waste generator may apply to the director-general (of the Department of Environment) in writing to store more than 20 metric tonnes of scheduled wastes'. "Mashal explained that the neutralisation underflow (NUF) residue was a magnesium-rich gypsum, which was non-radioactive and non-toxic. "As a 'scheduled waste' under Malaysian regulations, it is regulated by the Department of Environment (DOE). The DoE has periodically consented to the storage of NUF on-site while allowing Lynas to pursue R&D on the reuse of NUF.

Source: The Star April 18, 2019 12:45 UTC