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Discharge reductions--value for money?

R G Morley1, R Coates, R H Taylor

  • 1British Nuclear Fuels plc, Sellafield, Seascale, Cumbria CA20 1PG, UK. bob.g.morley@bnfl.com

Journal of Radiological Protection : Official Journal of the Society for Radiological Protection
|February 3, 2005
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This study analyzes radioactive discharge reductions at the Sellafield reprocessing site, identifying key drivers for change and evaluating alignment with UK government goals for cost-effective nuclear liabilities management.

Area of Science:

  • Nuclear regulatory affairs
  • Environmental science
  • Risk management

Background:

  • UK Government's Nuclear Liabilities Management Authority White Paper emphasizes regulatory improvement based on proportionality, transparency, consistency, and accountability.
  • Focus on consistent risk treatment, cost-effective protection (public, worker, environmental), and transparent regulatory systems.
  • Historical record of radioactive discharges from BNFL's Sellafield site provides a case study for analyzing change drivers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify key drivers for significant reductions in radioactive discharges at Sellafield over the past 20 years.
  • Examine the current context for ongoing and future discharges, including best practicable environmental option and best practicable means.
  • Analyze alignment of drivers and outcomes with UK government objectives for value for money in nuclear liabilities management.

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Main Methods:

  • Historical analysis of radioactive discharge data from BNFL's Sellafield reprocessing site.
  • Review of intergovernmental commitments (e.g., OSPAR statements) and UK policy framework.
  • Examination of BNFL's decision-making processes for discharge control and abatement, stakeholder engagement, and external pressures.

Main Results:

  • Significant reductions in radioactive discharges driven by regulatory changes, stakeholder engagement, and policy shifts.
  • Integration of best practicable environmental option and best practicable means in discharge management.
  • Analysis indicates alignment between drivers, outcomes, and government goals for efficient nuclear liabilities management.

Conclusions:

  • Regulatory improvements and stakeholder collaboration have been pivotal in reducing radioactive discharges.
  • The application of best practicable environmental option and best practicable means is integral to modern discharge control.
  • The UK's approach to managing historic nuclear liabilities demonstrates a commitment to cost-effectiveness and value for taxpayer money.