The revised cost assessment, signed by Minister Lescure, encompasses the design, construction, operation, and eventual sealing of the facility. The French nuclear regulatory authority deemed safety measures satisfactory but highlighted ongoing risks requiring further evaluation. A public hearing is scheduled for the second half of 2026, after which the government will decide on the project’s approval, potentially delaying implementation until 2028. The repository is expected to store 83,000 cubic meters of nuclear waste, with half already generated, while the impact of additional waste from new reactors could increase total high-level waste by 20%.