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Justification of new nuclear power in the UK

Justification of new nuclear power in the UK By: Paul Dorfman 26 May 09 “……………………………………There are real problems – for example, information on how radiation-waste and radiation spent fuel from any new nuclear build could possibly be managed, or the health impact of radiation-discharges will not be fully assessed until after the “Justification” decision is taken.

“Justification” of new-build nuclear power will be decided even before the new reactor design is assessed.Also there are significant data gaps in the Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) Application on which “Justification” is built.

There is simply not enough information presented by the NIA in their application to make a rational decision about whether new nuclear build is warranted or not.

For such a significant process, the Justification timeline is short, and decisions will take place in closed session – far from public scrutiny.

The Nuclear Consultation Group believe that it is unfair that that the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change is to be the Justifying Authority – the person who makes the final decision – this is because he has already expressed clear support for new nuclear reactors.Given that Justification, once finalised, may foreclose on any future discussion on issues crucial to nuclear power, it is vital that this process is opened up in order to allow for meaningful and realistic examination of evidence a public forum…………………………..

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May 27, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | secrets,lies and civil liberties, UK | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear costs, radioactive