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e-Bulletins
The e-Bulletin provides an update of the latest news and information from HSE's Nuclear Directorate, which incorporates the Nuclear Installations Inspectorate (NII). It will be issued every 6-8 weeks initially, although this may vary in light of feedback.
Listed below is a summary of topics which have recently been published on the nuclear pages of the HSE website and, but please note this is not exhaustive.
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Office for Civil Nuclear Security (OCNS) and UK Safeguards Office (UKSO) join HSE (published April 2007)
On 1 April 2007, the security activities of OCNS and operational safeguards work of UKSO transferred from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to HSE. The staff in both areas also transferred with their work. To reflect the wider portfolio of work being undertaken by HSE, the Nuclear Safety Directorate has become the Nuclear Directorate. Further information on the work of
OCNS: http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/ocns/index.htm
Safeguards: http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/safeguards/index.htm
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THORP investigation report (published February 2007)
HSE published a report on its investigation into the leak at Sellafield's Thermal Oxide Reprocessing Plant (THORP). NII has also produced a report describing NII's assessment of the British Nuclear Group Sellafield Limited's application for consent to restart THORP.
Both documents can be found at:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/thorp.htm
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Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs) 2006 (published March 2007)
The SAPs website has been updated to reflect the following:
that the web version is the only definitive version of the SAPs and that a limited number of printed copies (uncontrolled) are available for those with difficulties downloading;
a link to the Western European Nuclear Regulators Association (WENRA) reference levels;
a record of discussion points raised at the SAPs seminar held on 26 January, along with the presentations from the event;
a resolution table which addresses the comments received during the formal stakeholder engagement period; how individuals can request to be notified of any future revisions of the SAPs.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/saps/index.htm
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Seventh Research Framework Programme (FP7) (published January 2007)
This programme is the European Union's main instrument for funding research and technological development (RTD). FP7 replaced the current programme (FP6) on 1 January 2007 and will run for seven years.
Individuals interested in undertaking internationally collaborative RTD projects should visit:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/keythemes.htm#safety
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New nuclear reactors: Guidance on generic design assessment (published January 2007)
Guidance aimed primarily towards those companies that may wish to design and construct new nuclear power stations in the UK. These are working documents and comments are welcomed.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/reactors/guidance.htm
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Joint Guidance on Radioactive Waste Management - Part 1: The Management of Radioactive Waste on Nuclear Licensed Sites (published February 2007)
Published in February 2007 for consultation and trial use. Comments on Part 1 are invited by 31 May 2007.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/wastemanage.htm
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Guidance on working with the UK Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator (DNSR) (published April 2007)
Guidance on working with the DNSR has been updated, setting out principles for joint regulation of defence nuclear programmes.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/foi/internalops/nsd/inspection/gins004.pdf
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Updated programme of nuclear emergency exercises (published March 2007)
Update of Nuclear Emergency Arrangements Forum (NEAF) emergency exercise programme up to October 2009.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/emergexprog.htm
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Nuclear Local Liaison Committee (LLC) and Site Stakeholder Group (SSG) quarterly reports (published March 2007)
Quarterly reports for the period October-December 2006 are now available for several sites.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/llc/2006/index.htm
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Quarterly statement of nuclear incidents at Nuclear Installations (published March 2007)
This is now available for the period October-December 2006 (quarter 4)
http://www.hse.gov.uk/nuclear/quarterly-stat/2006-4.htm
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