Strategic Technical Baselines for UK Nuclear Clean-up Programmes

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OUTLINE: Background to NDA and our responsibilities * Context of issues and challenges * NDA approach to Technical Underpinning (Technical Baselines; Technology Readiness Levels; R&D needs, risks, opportunities) Progress to date and way forward. BACKGROUND: NDA established by Government in April 2005 to: (1) Safely clean up the UK civil public sector nuclear legacy with due regard to the environment and socio-economic issues (2) Ensure that current commercial operations are run safely and efficiently on behalf of UK taxpayer. STATUTORY DUTIES - ENERGY ACT 2004: Ensure legacy is dealt with safely, securely and cost effectively in ways that protect the environment * Promote competition in the decommissioning and clean up market * Carry out Research and Development related to decommissioning * Ensure maintenance and development of decommissioning skills * Promote good practice and secure value for money * Promote and encourage innovation.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA507765

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