RSRL Integrated Waste Strategy - Issue 5- Oct 2012.pdf

NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKEDThreatPossible ImpactMitigationActivitiesKey DecisionDateThreatPossible ImpactMitigationActivitiesKey DecisionDateWinfrithSite interim end state criteria cannot be met without removing residual subsurfacestructures or residual contamination at depth.Increased costs resulting from additional excavation requirements.Liaise with Regulators to develop appropriate interpretation of the siteinterim end state criteria.OngoingRSRL loses site knowledge and expertise through staff attrition before siteinterim end state is achieved.Greater reliance on documentation to plan and execute decommissioningactivities resulting in increasing execution costs.Maintain effective knowledge management process. Consider the use ofincentives to retain key staff.OngoingOpportunityPossible BenefitDelivery ActivitiesKey DecisionDateRSRLEstablish appropriate alternatives for the treatment or disposal of LLW toavoid disposal at LLWRReduction in the volume of LLW disposed of at LLWRContinue discussions with LLWR about alternative routesOngoingOpportunityPossible BenefitDelivery ActivitiesKey DecisionDateOpportunityPossible BenefitDelivery ActivitiesKey DecisionDateHarwellReturn Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) to the civil nuclear fuel cycle ratherthan disposing of it as waste.Reduction in waste disposal costs and increased value from recovereduraniumDevelop alternative route for LEU processingMarch 2013Relocate ILW to an alternative site before disposal in GDF andaccelerate decommissioningReduces ILW storage and care and maintenance costs while allowingaccelerated decommissioningDevelop a final business case for consolidation of ILW with that of otherSite Licence Companies, which will facilitate site closure.OngoingRSRL IWS (Issue 5 – October 2012)46