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.