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HSC CONSULTS ON PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO NUCLEAR REACTORS (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT FOR DECOMMISSIONING) REGULATIONS
01 August 2005 - HSE InfoLine
| The Health and Safety Commission has today published a Consultative Document outlining proposals to amend the Nuclear Reactors (Environmental Impact Assessment for Decommissioning) Regulations 1999 (EIADR99). |
The Health and Safety Commission has today published a Consultative Document outlining proposals to amend the Nuclear Reactors (Environmental Impact Assessment for Decommissioning) Regulations 1999 (EIADR99). Two key changes are proposed: To implement changes made to EIADR99's parent EC Directive; and
To simplify arrangements around decommissioning part(s) of a nuclear licensed site The Health and Safety Executive has already consulted key stakeholders and believes there is broad support for the changes proposed. Comments should be made no later than 31 October 2005 to eiadr.amendments@hse.gsi.gov.uk or sent to Jason Batt, Specific Interventions Division 9, Policy Group, HSE, 7th Floor, Rose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge, London SE1 9HS. An online copy of the Consultation Document can be obtained from HSE's website at www.hse.gov.uk/consult/live.htm Paper copies are available on request from Jason Batt at the address given above.
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