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This list provides details of NWS Policies and Guidance for information. These should be referenced in relation to procurement and contract management activities.
Policy Statement The purpose of this Information Security & Governance…
Policy Statement Modern slavery is a term used to encompass slavery,…
Policy Statement Personnel security is focused on supporting our most…
Policy Statement This Data Protection policy statement sets out our…
Introduction This Nuclear Waste Services Topic Manual (NWSTM) forms part…
Policy Statement Drugs and alcohol, if used inappropriately, can damage…
Policy Statement Nuclear Waste Services is committed to providing an…
Policy Statement Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is committed to creating an…
Policy Statement Respect is a core part of the Nuclear Waste Services…
Policy Statement The NDA group has a shared commitment to delivering the…
Nuclear Waste Services’ (NWS) purpose is to safely manage the UK’s radioactive waste – today and for the future.
Our dedicated Waste Services teams deliver and develop integrated waste management capabilities, support national strategies, and manage customer and supplier relationships across the waste lifecycle.
The safe, secure, and long-term solution for the most hazardous radioactive waste in the UK.
Learn more about the history, science and policy behind GDF
All specifications for the packaging of all Higher Activity Waste (HAW)
This page describes standard package designs for Low Heat Generating Waste (LHGW).
Where and how to contact Nuclear Waste Services
The Low Level Waste Repository in Cumbria is the UK’s principal facility for the disposal of low level radioactive waste.
Managing radioactive waste with geological disposal
This page introduces Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) Waste Package Specifications (WPS) and Guidance for waste packages intended for geological disposal.
The LLWR Socio-economic Fund provides support to local initiatives/groups within a 30-mile radius of the Repository Site.
This page provides introductory information on waste packages for the geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste in the UK.
This page explains how Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) is working to achieve safe management and disposal of Higher Activity Waste (HAW) in the UK.
This guidance outlines the eligibility criteria and addresses some of the questions you may have about Nuclear Waste Services' Property Value Protection (PVP) scheme.
This page explains how engagement between Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) and waste packagers helps the development of safe waste packaging solutions in an efficient manner.
Putting geological disposal into context
Getting to know the geology in your area
The requirements for packaging DNLEU
The requirements for packaging HHGW
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