Executive summary
Date(s) of inspection: March 2024
Aim of inspection
The aim of the inspection is to determine whether the arrangements for waste accumulation and waste disposal are in accordance with that being implemented on the site.
Subject(s) of inspection
- LC32 - Accumulation of radioactive waste - Rating: Green
- LC33 - Disposal of radioactive waste - Rating: Green
Key findings, inspector's opinions and reasons for judgement made
I led a planned compliance inspection of Magnox Limited’s LC32 (Accumulation of Radioactive Waste) and 33 (Disposal of Radioactive Waste) arrangements focussing on the Low Level Waste (LLW) disposal operations. I decided to concentrate the inspection on the generation and disposal of LLW as Hunterston A is a compact site and the accumulation of LLW could impact on decommissioning operations. The inspection team comprised the nominated site inspector and an inspector in training.
For LC32, the licensee provided suitable evidence to demonstrate that they had adequate arrangements for managing the accumulation of radioactive waste at the site. Furthermore, the licensee provided evidence to demonstrate that these arrangements were adequately implemented via waste plans.
Consequently, I judge that the LC32 arrangements for accumulation of radioactive waste are adequately implemented and judged a rating of Green should be applied.
For LC33, the licensee provided suitable evidence to demonstrate that they had adequate arrangements for disposing of LLW from the site.
Consequently, I judge that the LC33 arrangements for accumulation of radioactive waste are adequately implemented and judge a rating of Green should be applied.
Conclusion
In consideration of the quality of the procedures, the storage of waste on-site and the programmes of work being undertaken to remediate the site I considered the arrangements and the implementation of arrangements for LC 32 and 33 to be adequate (green).