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By Bill Bryce, acting NIA chairman. The Nuclear Industry Association is nearing one of the most crucial and demanding phases in its history as it continues to forge a central role as the voice of the civil nuclear industry in the UK. Busy times lie ahead. The issue of pre-licensing of designs for new build is in itself a major plank towards a nuclear future for the UK. So too are the ongoing key consultations, ranging from siting of new nuclear build through to justification of a nuclear future. Roll into this a re-consultation after the successful legal challenge by Greenpeace and by anyone’s estimation this is a time for cool heads and clear thinking. The NIA will be at the forefront of much of this action. The government has set the framework for a pathway to a low-carbon future for the UK – with nuclear very much part of the mix. The NIA will work with all key stakeholders to do as much as we can to ensure nuclear is in fact central to that low-carbon future. But we are very much a membership organisation, run to reflect the needs and commercial aspirations of our members, many of whom are part of a changing decommissioning and waste management landscape. The NIA is playing a central role in crucial supply chain issues and in key interfaces with the NDA. We are trusted by the DTI to take a central role in the Franco-British Nuclear Forum and we are increasingly looking at ways to foster greater commercial opportunities for our industry. Inside this edition of Industry Link you will find more details of some of those activities. It also gives me pleasure to announce that the board has recently approved an hugely ambitious, but achievable, three-year business plan. This reflects the changing nature of our industry and gives even greater scope for us to influence political and public opinion towards our industry. To reflect these changes we are undergoing an internal re-structuring to implement the business plan - and following a review of membership subscription rates, are introducing a more equitable subscription formula to more accurately reflect the changing composition of the industry. We are sending details of this and the business plan to all members and welcome your input and feedback at this most crucial of times.

 

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