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What information the consignment note must contain, who has to complete each part and when it has to be completed.
Please get in touch if you would like more information about CoRWM, our positions and how we support our stakeholders.
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.
A permanent solution for the UK's higher-activity radioactive waste
Putting geological disposal into context
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.
When to reject hazardous waste and what to do if you are the consignee, carrier, producer or holder.
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
Learn more about the history, science and policy behind GDF
Working in partnership to shape future plans and benefits
Environment Agency's regulation of Hinkley Point, about EDF’s appeal, how you can find out about environmental permits and other activities at Hinkley Point.
Sources of radioactivity in the environment and how levels of radioactivity are monitored and assessed.
The Environment Agency’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of new nuclear power station designs and how we engage with others during the process.
This guidance explains the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process for organisations who want to submit a nuclear power plant design for assessment.
How the Environment Agency regulates the different types of nuclear sites and protects people and the environment.
The Waste Operations division of Nuclear Waste Services manages the Low Level Waste Repository in Cumbria and ensures that lower activity waste is managed effectively across the UK.
Guidance on the application of the regulations and the administrative procedures that will be used by government in reaching justification decisions.
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