ABSTRACT
In the new site selection procedure a so called ‘‘mixed mode’’ approach to the site selection of the LILW repository was chosen and was issued in the Strategy of Spatial Development in 2004 (Off.Gaz. RS 76/2004). This approach is a combination of technical screening and volunteer siting. In addition to the cabinet investigations and rough technical screening of the territory in pre-selection phase, in later stages the mixed mode approach incorporates strong public involvement and the negotiations with the local communities identified in the previous stage. Only if the negotiations are successful, and further steps agreed with the local community, can the first phase be followed by more detailed research including field investigations to assess the suitability of the potential location. For the best involvement of local residents
the local partnership cooperation was developed and implemented according to the needs of individual communities.
