Low Level Waste 2008
LLW Repository Ltd held its annual low level waste forum on Wednesday 16th April 2008, at the Rheged Centre at Penrith. The event provided an opportunity for our customers and stakeholders to find out about the latest developments at the Low Level Waste Repository and in this sector of the nuclear industry. The agenda for the day and the speaker’s presentations are now available for download in this section of our website.
Agenda
The event was split into four sections:
- Opening Session
- Commercial and Strategy Stream
- Operations and Technical Stream
- Closing Session
The presentations are presented in the relevant section of the agenda.
1. Opening Session
Joanne Fisher, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
This presentation gives an overview of the development of strategy for managing solid Low Level Waste in the UK including government policy and the role of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, LLW Repository Ltd and Waste Producers.
Joanne Fisher Presentation (PDF)
Dick Raaz, LLW Repository Ltd
This presentation gives an introduction to LLW Repository Ltd and the new Parent Body Organisation including the future vision and the challenges for low level waste management.
2. Commercial and Strategy Stream
Tim Hedahl, LLW Repository LtdThis presentation describes the process for developing and implementing a national Low Level Waste programme for the UK including the role of the Low Level Waste Strategy Group and an overview of the Low Level Waste Management Plan.
Chuck Conway, LLW Repository Ltd
This presentation gives an overview of future arrangements for working in partnership with consignors including the Consignor Support Organisation and the Low Level Waste Strategic Review.
Chuck Conway Presentation (PDF)
Keith Gibson, LLW Repository Ltd
This presentation provides an update on the Low Level Waste Repository, performance against the current contract and the future contact strategy.
Keith Gibson Presentation (PDF)
Neil Shaw, LLW Repository Ltd
This presentation details the design of Vault 9 to be built at the Low Level Waste Repository and gives an overview of the progress to date, including the planning conditions and the future construction plans.
Andy Baker, LLW Repository Ltd
This presentation provides an update on the Post Closure Safety Case for the Low Level Waste Repository and the proposed forward strategy.
Martin Walkingshaw, LLW Repository Ltd
This presentation details the development of new services for low level waste treatment by LLW Repository Ltd including proposals for segregated waste and other potential services, changes to the Conditions for Acceptance and the future pricing approach.
Martin Walkingshaw Presentation (PDF)
3. Operations and Technical Stream
Jonathan Evans, LLW Repository Ltd
This presentation provides an update on LLW Repository Ltd, an overview of current low level waste services and performance against the current contract. The presentation also covers development of new services, enhancements to the Consignor support organisation and future contractual arrangements.
Jonathan Evans Presentation (PDF)
Scott Anderson, LLW Repository Ltd
This presentation describes potential ideas for innovation in low level waste management including waste packaging, volume reduction, fit for purpose disposal solutions and integrated transportation.
Scott Anderson Presentation (PDF)
Alan Jackson, Sellafield Ltd
This presentation gives an overview of the supercompaction facility at Sellafield with a focus on the loose waste compaction service and the use of the Type 75 ISO Skip.
Alan Jackson Presentation (PDF)
Nicolas Solente, LLW Repository Ltd
This presentation gives an overview of segregation, treatment and disposal technologies used in Europe including specific examples from France and Spain.
Nicolas Solente Presentation (PDF)
Karan North, Magnox South
This presentation details waste management activities within Magnox South including alternative options for waste treatment and disposal. The presentation also gives a customer's perspective on working with LW Repository Ltd.
Karan North Presentation (PDF)
Bav Thaker, Sellafield Ltd (Capenhurst Site)
This presentation details waste management at the Capenhurst site with a focus on the development and use of Very Low Level Waste disposal routes.
4. Closing Session
Juliet Long, Environment Agency
This presentation gives a regulator's perspective on low level waste management including an overview of Low Level Waste policy and the challenges and opportunities for working together in the future.
Juliet Long Presentation (PDF)
Low Level Waste 2008
