The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Environmental Agency consultations on various permit applications from Sizewell C.

Environmental permit radioactive substances activity proposed decision advertisement

Do you have any overall views or comments to make on our assessment, not covered by the previous questions?

The NIA strongly believes that the Environmental permit radioactive substances activity proposed decision advertisement should be granted at Sizewell C. As a near copy of Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C is able to replicate where replication is possible, like the nuclear island, varying slightly where site-specific differences occur.

Due to the changing energy system and societal needs, Sizewell C may also be needed to participate in other activities, such as load following, where needed. We believe that waste generation for such activities will be minimal but would support EDF in an assessment if required.

 

Environmental permit combustion activity proposed decision advertisement

Do you have any overall views or comments to make on our assessment, not covered by the previous questions?

The NIA strongly believes that the Environmental permit radioactive substances activity proposed decision advertisement should be granted at Sizewell C. As a near copy of Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C is able to replicate where replication is possible, like the nuclear island, varying slightly where site-specific differences occur.

Due to the changing energy system and societal needs, Sizewell C may also be needed to participate in other activities, such as load following, where needed. We believe that combustion activity will be minimal but would support EDF in an assessment if required.

 

Environmental permit water discharge activity proposed decision advertisement

Do you have any overall views or comments to make on our assessment, not covered by the previous questions?

The NIA strongly believes that the Environmental permit water discharge activity proposed decision advertisement should be granted at Sizewell C. Due to the lessons learned from Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C team want to take a pragmatic, proportionate and cautious approach to mitigating any changes to the marine environment around Sizewell C.