Part 1The Civil Nuclear Industry

Chapter 1Nuclear decommissioning

Implementation of strategies and plans

I116Duties to operate installations and to provide treatment etc.

1

This section applies where the NDA has a responsibility for securing—

a

the operation of a nuclear installation;

b

the operation of a facility for treating, storing, transporting or disposing of hazardous material;

c

the operation of any other facility;

d

the treatment, storage, transportation or disposal, in designated circumstances, of hazardous material; or

e

the management of any land not comprised in a site designated as a site to be cleaned up.

2

That responsibility is an obligation to secure that—

a

the installation or facility is operated,

b

the hazardous material is treated, stored, transported or disposed of, or

c

the land is managed,

in accordance with general and specific directions.

3

The power to give directions under subsection (2) is exercisable—

a

in relation to any matter connected with responsibilities of the NDA falling within section 6(2), by the Secretary of State and the Scottish Ministers, acting jointly; and

b

in relation to any other matter, by the Secretary of State.

4

In discharging that responsibility the NDA must also act—

a

in accordance with the NDA’s approved strategy for the operation of designated installations and designated facilities; and

b

in each financial year, in accordance with the NDA’s approved plan for that year.