Decision

Direction to Nuclear Decommissioning Authority on Operation Fieldfare 

Designation to Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) to allow them to collect and dispose certain types of radioactive material for UK medical facilities.

From:
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Published
19 November 2024

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Direction to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) in respect of the management of certain hazardous material - made 8 November 2024

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Direction to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) in respect of the management of certain hazardous material - made 8 November 2024

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The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) are supporting Operation Fieldfare, a Home Office led initiative, which aims to reduce the threat to the UK by collecting certain types of radioactive materials from UK based medical and research facilities and disposing of these radioactive sources.

The Designating Direction from the Secretary of State gives the NDA the required functions to develop an effective and safe disposal in respect of the in-scope sources.

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Published 19 November 2024

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