The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority

03 September 2008
NDA Sellafield Programme Director Appointed 
The NDA has today announced the appointment of Dr Ian Hudson as NDA Sellafield Programme Director. Ian will take up his new role with immediate effect and will also continue to lead the NDA’s skills agenda which is closely linked to the future of the Sellafield sites and the local economy. Ian joined the NDA in 2005 and has successfully led the development of the NDA’s approach to developing a sustainable workforce for the industry through his current position as Director of Engineering & Technology.

29 August 2008
NDA Welcomes Environment Agency Report 
We welcome the Environment Agency’s report “The longevity of intermediate-level radioactive waste packages for geological disposal” and look forward to continuing to work closely with the regulators, Government and local communities to design and implement a geological disposal facility. This includes undertaking any necessary research and development work to ensure the packaging requirements are robust and appropriate. We will be publishing a detailed response to the Environment Agency’s report in due course when we have fully considered their recommendations. 

06 August 2008
Consultation Documents associated with Geological Disposal Launched 
The NDA has published consultation documents on its framework for public and stakeholder engagement and communication during development of the geological disposal facility; and proposals for sustainability appraisal and environmental assessment as part of implementing geological disposal.

28 July 2008
NDA publishes Annual Health, Safety, Security and Environmental Report 
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has today, 28 July 2008, published its third Annual Health, Safety, Security and Environment Report.

25 July 2008
Response to Guardian Article of 24th July 
In response to an article in the Guardian newspaper of 24th July, the NDA submitted a response to the editor for publication.

23 July 2008
NDA welcomes Britain’s Energy Coast initiative and the National Nuclear Laboratory 
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has today reiterated its support and continued commitment to Britain’s Energy Coast, which was launched this morning by Secretary of State for Business, John Hutton.

17 July 2008
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority - Annual Report 2007/08 
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has today (Thursday 17 July) laid its 2007/08 Annual Report & Accounts before Parliament.

11 July 2008
NDA announces preferred bidder for the Sellafield competition 
Nuclear Management Partners Ltd, consisting of Washington International Holdings Ltd., AMEC and AREVA NC is the Preferred Bidder in the competition to secure a PBO for the Sellafield SLC.

10 July 2008
PAC Report Recommendations Welcomed 
The NDA welcomes the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report and its recommendations.

08 July 2008
Statement in Response to Times Article of 7 July 2008   
Contrary to inaccurate reports in the Times yesterday, ministers have not “whittled down the contenders” for the Sellafield competition.