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An overview of the UK regulatory framework for all aspects of radiological and civil nuclear safety across the UK.
The LLWR Socio-economic Fund provides support to local initiatives/groups within a 30-mile radius of the Repository Site.
National Geological Screening for a GDF - Wales region
This page provides information on the management of High Heat Generating Waste (HHGW) prior to disposal.
Handbook and software to help assess the risks of radioactively contaminated land exposure for human health.
How beaches near Sellafield are monitored, the monitoring results and how risks to the public are minimised.
This programme will support development of technologies and techniques that may enable future UK access to medical radionuclides.
Guidance for Low Level Radioactive Waste (LLW) site operators, detailing how eligible sites can be exempted from Nuclear Third Party Liability.
Radioactive substances regulation guidance on the management of the generation and disposal of radioactive waste during the decommissioning of nuclear facilities.
National Geological Screening for a GDF - A summary of the geological attributes of the region
This page describes how Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW) is transported from interim storage facilities to a GDF.
Getting to know the geology in your area
European and UK regulations govern how you can move radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel into or out of the country.
Regional information from our screening work, and its relevance to the siting of a GDF
The National Waste Programme was established to implement the UK’s strategy for the management of solid low level radioactive waste (LLW) from the nuclear industry. It is an industry-wide collaboration led by LLW Repository …
Guidance about environmental permit conditions for radioactive substances activities on nuclear licensed sites and how operators should comply.
Consultation on AP1000 design submitted by Westinghouse Electric Company LLC.
Guidance to developers of geological disposal facilities for solid radioactive waste.
How to apply to the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) if you want to submit a nuclear power plant design.
Where and how to contact Nuclear Waste Services
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