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What information the consignment note must contain, who has to complete each part and when it has to be completed.
The Environment Agency’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of new nuclear power station designs and how we engage with others during the process.
Non-nuclear radioactive substances regulation (RSR), when you need a permit, types of permits, how to apply, change (vary), transfer or surrender your permit.
Explains what is prohibited, how to describe and classify it and the duty to separate mixed waste.
When to reject hazardous waste and what to do if you are the consignee, carrier, producer or holder.
All specifications for the packaging of all Higher Activity Waste (HAW)
The safe, secure, and long-term solution for the most hazardous radioactive waste in the UK.
This page introduces Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) Waste Package Specifications (WPS) and Guidance for waste packages intended for geological disposal.
Our dedicated Waste Services teams deliver and develop integrated waste management capabilities, support national strategies, and manage customer and supplier relationships across the waste lifecycle.
Learn more about the history, science and policy behind GDF
Principles setting out what the Environment Agency expects from permit holders carrying out radioactive substances activities.
Guidance on interpreting the legislation on radioactive substances in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
Apply for approval as a facility to treat, recycle or export waste batteries for treatment and recycling and the rules you must follow.
This guidance is aimed at helping readers understand the permitting and other requirements specific to Radioactive Substances Regulation.
Nuclear site radioactive substances regulation (RSR), when you need a permit, how to apply, how to change (vary), transfer or surrender your permit
Guidance on the application of the regulations and the administrative procedures that will be used by government in reaching justification decisions.
How the Environment Agency regulates the different types of nuclear sites and protects people and the environment.
Guidance on how land and groundwater should be protected at permitted facilities.
This page describes standard package designs for Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW).
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