EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited Hunterston B site aqueous discharge variation application
Overview
It is part of SEPA’s remit to regulate the management of radioactive substances at nuclear sites within Scotland, and we do this through the issuing of permits issued under the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (EASR). These permits regulate the quantity and activity of aqueous waste which may be disposed of by the site to the environment as well as the minimum flow during discharge and the tidal window.
EDF Energy Nuclear Generation Limited (EDF) are in the process of defueling the Hunterston B reactors in accordance with its radioactive substances permit. This consultation has been issued in response to an application from EDF to vary this permit.
If you wish to review the EDF Hunterston B application and supporting documents and provide comments for SEPA to consider as part of our process to determine if we will grant the variation, please submit them to us by by 22 April 2025.
Why your views matter
This is your opportunity to let us know about any material information that you believe we should consider as part of our determination process.
Please respond to the consultation online via this consultation platform. If you require any assistance, please contact: rsenquiries@sepa.org.uk.
Responses must be submitted before midnight on 22 April 2025.
How we use your feedback
As Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, our purpose is to protect, improve Scotland’s environment in ways that as far as possible also create health and well-being benefits, and sustainable economic growth.
Our Corporate Plan sets our strategic agenda and our Annual Operating Plan implements our priorities. In delivering these priorities we engage with those who have an interest in and are impacted by our regulations and duties. One way we engage is through consultations. The feedback we receive through our consultations helps us to understand what matters most to those that are interested and affected by our work and helps to shape how we implement our duties. After the consultation closes we’ll take time to consider responses before sharing an update with you through the “we asked, you said, we did” section of our consultation website.
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Audiences
- Local Authorities
- Responsible Authorities
- SEPA Staff
- Public
- Nuclear Industry
- EA, SEPA and NRW Staff
- Local community
Interests
- Radioactive waste
- Radioactivity
- Radiation
- Remediation
- Restoration
- Land quality
- Contamination
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