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94 documents from Radioactive Waste Management
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Demonstrating the safety of a geological disposal facility (GDF)
The generic Disposal System Safety Case demonstrates how a geological disposal facility can be designed, constructed and operated safely.
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Regulatory Interface Management (RIM) group
The Regulatory Interface Management (RIM) group discusses regulatory and land-use planning matters related to geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste.
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Supply chain event attracts record 1,700 visitors
A record 1,700 visitors enjoyed a day of exhibitions and informal networking at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Estate Supply Chain Event.
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Awards recognise winning nuclear suppliers
The winners of this year’s prestigious NDA Group Supply Chain Awards were announced to a packed audience in Manchester today.
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Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) - our publication scheme
RWM is committed to full and transparent communication with the public
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RWM strengthens Board
Chairman appoints two new Non-Executive Directors
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Radioactive Waste Management – Our governance
Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).
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Collaborative decommissioning research TRANSCENDS the individual approach
A £9.4 million research programme will link experts from the nuclear industry with UK academics and PhD students to wrestle with some of the challenges in dealing with radioactive waste.
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NDA estate supply chain awards
Applications closed open for the 2018 Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Estate Supply Chain Awards on 5 September.
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Radioactive Waste Management: Organisation Chart
Radioactive Waste Management's organisation chart showing senior positions and names, with structure for the other functions
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Packaging of radioactive waste: specifications and guidance
The RWM packaging specifications define the requirements for waste packages destined for geological disposal
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Our work with radioactive waste producers
We work with organisations across the UK that produce radioactive waste.
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Socio-economic report 2017 to 2018
This report provides a brief overview of socio-economic expenditure by NDA businesses during the financial year 2017/18.
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RWM attend 2018 LGA Conference
RWM continues dialogue with local government representatives.
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Registration opens for Europe’s largest nuclear decommissioning supply chain event
Registration is now open for the 8th Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) Estate Supply Chain Event, the largest of its kind in Europe, which will be held in Manchester on 1 November 2018.
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Radioactive Waste Management privacy notice
A GDPR compliance notice relating to our digital communications
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Governments consider views on geological disposal
Consultation responses now being reviewed to inform next steps for UK geological disposal
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This is Me in the Nuclear Industry
Employees from across the NDA Group have shared their personal stories as part of national campaign to end the stigma associated with mental health issues.
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NDA group equality, diversity and inclusion strategy 2018 to 2022
This strategy sets out NDA's equality, diversity and inclusion priorities from 2018 to 2022.
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Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Business Plan 2018 to 2021
The Business Plan sets out key activities and expected progress for all 17 of the NDA’s nuclear sites over the next 3 years.
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Nuclear experts cause Big Bang at national science fair
Future scientists will get the chance to learn about careers from nuclear industry experts at The Big Bang UK Young Scientists and Engineers Fair.
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Radioactive Waste Management establishes Advisory Council
Radioactive Waste Management (RWM), the organisation leading work on behalf of the Government to safely dispose of the UK’s higher activity radioactive waste, has established an external group of eminent advisers.
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Doubling up to promote careers in nuclear sector
Members of LLWR’s Environmental Monitoring team joined colleagues from Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) at Geological Society careers days to raise awareness of careers in the nuclear industry.
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RWM has new independent Chair of the Board
Professor Malcolm Morley OBE has been appointed as Chair of Radioactive Waste Management (RWM)
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Your chance to influence policy on geological disposal
A world-class solution for the UK's radioactive waste
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Professor Malcolm Morley OBE appointed as Chair of RWM
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's Chief Executive has announced that Professor Malcolm Morley OBE has been appointed as Chair of Radioactive Waste Management (RWM).
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How to contact Radioactive Waste Management (RWM)
Where and how to find more information about geological disposal
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BEIS and Welsh Government open geological disposal consultations
The consultations will explore views on planning and selecting a site for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) in partnership with willing host communities.
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Gwaredu daearegol
Dysgwch am ymgyrch y DU i ddelio â gwastraff ymbelydrol
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Communities and GDF
Working in partnership to shape future plans and benefits
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Why underground?
Managing radioactive waste with geological disposal
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About National Geological Screening (NGS)
Getting to know the geology in your area
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The UK's nuclear history
Putting geological disposal into context
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Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) - about us
Who, what, why and where
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Radioactive Waste Management – About us
Our mission is to deliver a geological disposal facility and provide radioactive waste management solutions.
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Scope of Problematic Waste Integrated Project Team
A one page summary of the scope of the Problematic Waste Integrated Project Team, including its objectives, the work conducted to date and outputs.
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200 people attend NDA’s first stakeholder summit in west Cumbria
More than 200 stakeholders from across the UK and overseas gathered in Cumbria for a 2-day summit organised by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).
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Publication scheme
This is a guide to published information related to our organisation, Radioactive Waste Management (RWM).
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Nuclear suppliers shine at awards
The 2017 award winners have been announced at the annual NDA Estate Supply Chain Event.
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Busiest ever year as event goes on growing
A record turn-out of 1,600 visitors ensured success for the NDA Estate Supply Chain Event 2017.
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Record numbers expected at this year's event for suppliers
The 7th NDA Estate Supply Chain Event, the largest of its kind in Europe, will be held in Manchester on 2 November 2017.
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Radioactive Waste Management – Procurement at RWM
Our contracting approach is based on working collaboratively.
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Generic Disposal System Safety Case for a Geological Disposal Facility: design
The illustrative designs in this section describe the processes for transport and emplacement of waste and the design characteristics that a disposal facility will need to include.
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Generic Disposal System Safety Case for a Geological Disposal Facility: knowledge base
The document suite includes a significant amount of supplementary information in support of the safety case.
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Generic Disposal System Safety Case for a Geological Disposal Facility: operational safety assessment
There are five assessments relating to operational safety
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Generic Disposal System Safety Case for a Geological Disposal Facility: environmental and sustainability assessments
Environmental, socio-economic and health aspects of the GDF are addressed in the following assessments.
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Generic Disposal System Safety Case for a Geological Disposal Facility: disposal system specification
The primary objective of the Disposal System Specification is to provide the designers of the disposal system with the requirements that must be satisfied.
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Generic Disposal System Safety Case for a Geological Disposal Facility: main reports
The three main reports of the generic Disposal System Safety Case (DSSC) cover transport, operational and environmental safety.
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Generic Disposal System Safety Case for a Geological Disposal Facility: overview
This document provides a overall guide to the suite of publications in the safety case.
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Generic Disposal System Safety Case for a Geological Disposal Facility: transport safety assessment
The DSSC contains a number of detailed assessments for different aspects of the safety case.
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Generic Disposal System Safety Case for a Geological Disposal Facility: environmental safety assessment
The long term environmental safety of radioactive waste in a GDF is addressed in the Post-Closure Safety Assessment.
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RWM hospitality and gifts register
Register of hospitality and gifts offered/accepted by Radioactive Waste Management employees.
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Focus on driving excellence in the nuclear sector
RWM has today announced its membership of the National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSAN)
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RWM Stakeholder Conference
Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) held a conference with 80 stakeholders in October 2016.
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Making sense of geological disposal
This short guide provides a basic introduction to geological disposal: a permanent solution for managing radioactive waste.
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Radioactive Waste Management – Office access and opening times
Our location and opening times
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Geological disposal: understanding our work
Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) is pleased to launch a new information film today, providing an insight in to its work to find a permanent, safe solution to managing the UK’s most radioactive waste.
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Wales and geological disposal
Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) is the public body appointed by government to implement geological disposal of the UK’s higher-activity radioactive waste.
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Gymru a gwaredu daearegol
Radioactive Waste Management Limited (RWM) ydi'r corff cyhoeddus a benodwyd gan Lywodraeth y DU i gyflawni gwaredu daearegol gwastraff ymbelydrol actifedd uwch (GAU) y DU.
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Inventory data analysis and prioritisation calendar summary
This document provides a high-level summary of a project undertaken to analyse the 2016 problematic waste inventory and consolidate it into a tool to support prioritisation.
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Radioactive Waste Management – Media enquiries
Dedicated phone and email for media enquiries
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International study of underground radionuclide migration
Experiments are under way in Switzerland to investigate how radionuclides could migrate, via groundwater, through buffer material in a geological disposal facility (GDF).
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Working collaboratively to manage radioactive waste
Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) today brings together a wide range of stakeholders including government, regulators, industry and academics to consider progress and next steps for permanently disposing of the UK’s most radioactive waste.
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Radioactive Waste Management
The home of Radioactive Waste Management on GOV.UK.
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Radioactive Waste Management – Research at RWM
We commission scientific research and development, worth several million pounds a year, to support geological disposal.
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National Geological Screening Guidance
This Guidance sets out how to assemble and present existing information about geology related to placing higher radioactive waste deep underground in specially constructed facilities.
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Public consultation on National Geological Screening
We have published the outcome of our consultation on the proposed approach to National Geological Screening.
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Our work with radioactive waste producers
We work with organisations across the UK that produce radioactive waste.
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Disposability Assessment Process - Report on Customer Feedback
Annual report on users' perceptions and satisfaction levels of disposability assessment service.
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HSSSE and Quality Strategy November 2015
This Health, Safety, Security, Safeguards, Environment and Quality Strategy underpins our Corporate Strategy, and is an essential enabler for the achievement of our vision and mission.
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Helping nuclear students at the Defence Academy of the MoD
Nuclear waste expert Martin Cairns provides mentoring to students on an MSc in Nuclear Technology and Safety Management course.
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Update on the National Geological Screening Consultation
Our consultation on National Geological Screening Consultation is open until 4th December.
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Our expertise in nuclear safety reaches global audience
Our experts on nuclear criticality safety showed the depth of their knowledge when they represented the UK at an International Conference.
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Research breakthrough to accelerate Sellafield decommissioning
A breakthrough in the management of nuclear waste is set to accelerate progress at Sellafield and save hundreds of millions of pounds.
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Implementing geological disposal
As the developer of a geological disposal facility, we are undertaking preparatory work in advance of a site being selected.
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Radioactive Waste Management – Working for RWM
We recognise that our people are our greatest asset.
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National Geological Screening events
We have arranged a series of events across the country to provide more information about the National Geological Screening consultation.
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Regulators publish scrutiny of our work
The Environment Agency and Office for Nuclear Regulation have completed a biennial review of their scrutiny of our work relating to the geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste.
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RWM response to Independent Review Panel
This is a log of the comments received from the IRP and our responses.
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Consultation seeks views on proposals to gather and present geological information
Today we launch a consultation on our proposals for presenting information on the geology of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Scientists meet to discuss geological disposal
Scientists from across Europe will meet in London in November to discuss geological disposal of radioactive waste.
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Sharing technology and knowledge
We have been investigating the technologies and knowledge developed by radioactive waste management organisations in other countries.
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National Geological Screening report
A report on the recent meeting between the Independent Review Panel (IRP) and RWM has been compiled by the independent facilitators of the meeting, 3KQ.
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Derived inventory published
We have updated our estimates on types of radioactive waste materials needing geological disposal (the Derived Inventory)
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We need your help
The launch of our later this year is part of our work in getting ready to engage with communities about geological disposal.
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Coordinated approach to record keeping
We are leading an initiative to develop a common approach to record-keeping for all radioactive waste packages.
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Listening to stakeholders
Over the past 9 months, we have organised a number of events to explain the National Geological Screening exercise.
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Sharing knowledge internationally
We're sharing our expertise and knowledge to help other European countries develop their research plans for geological disposal.
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National geological screening: meet the Independent Review Panel
Our discussions with the Independent Review Panel can be viewed online.
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Draft National Geological Screening Guidance issued
The document will form the basis for discussions with the Independent Review Panel (IRP) at a meeting in London on 23 June.
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The Independent Review Panel
Meeting the Independent Review Panel to discuss our draft National Geological Screening guidance document.
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Overview: international siting processes for geological disposal
Different national approaches to siting processes for the geological disposal of intermediate, high level radioactive waste or spent fuel.
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Regulatory Interface Management group
A more up-to-date version of this page is [now available](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/regulatory-interface-management-rim-group-minutes)
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An introduction to the generic Disposal System Safety Case
The Disposal System Safety Case presents the evidence that a geological disposal facility will be safe.