local liaison committee presentation 11th march 2015

80th Local Liaison Committee Meeting

11th March 2015, Holiday Inn Padworth

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Agenda Introduction Apologies & actions from 79th meeting Chairman’s remarks Environmental, Safety & Health update Site up-date Local Community Survey – actions update Ask the Regulators AOB Dates for next meetings Submarine Dismantling Consultation update Lunch

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Introduction and overview

Haydn Clulow Chairman

Chairman of AWE ML John Holly has been appointed

Chairman AWE ML Has held the post of Chief

Operating Officer, Lockheed Martin UK since 2013

Chairmanship of AWE ML

rotates between Jacobs, Serco and Lockheed Martin every three years in accordance with the shareholding agreement.

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Environment, Safety and Health Update

Paul Rees Head of Environment, Safety & Health

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ESH Update Overview of Safety performance

Highlights in period

Environmental Baseline Roles Next period key events

Ecology & Heritage Update

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Perfect Day Performance

Number of in-month occurrences

Category Oct Nov Dec

1. No Process or Plant safety related Events 2 Nil Nil

2. No Regulatory Action taken Nil Nil Nil

3. Nobody experienced work-related ill-health, or a work-related injury requiring treatment above First Aid 3 2 2

4. Receipt of a valid community complaint Nil 1 Nil

5. Significant Events, not captured under above criteria, that lead to a Tier 2 Led Full Investigation Nil Nil Nil

Perfect Days 10 10 19

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Highlights in Period

ESH performance delivery

Zero permit breaches

Improving process safety trend

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Total Recordable Injury Rate (TIRR)

OSHA First Aid Lloyds Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) Corporate Complaints

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OSHA TRIR

Reduce w ork related injuries and ill-health, and improve employee w ellbeing OSHA Recordable Incidents

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0.561 0.534 0.459 0.460 0.413 0.424 0.425 0.464 0.522 0.479 0.400 0.401 0.381

Jan-14 Feb-14 Mar-14 Apr-14 May-14 Jun-14 Jul-14 Aug-14 Sep-14 Oct-14 Nov-14 Dec-14 Jan-15Target = Zero

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15.83 15.42 16.17 16.75 16.25 17.08 17.50 19.33 18.83 18.67 17.50 16.58 16.25

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OSHA FIRST AID

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Corporate Complaints Year Trend Analysis

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Total 30 37 25 10 11 7 3 4

Aldermaston 28 36 21 7 8 7 3 3

Burghfield 2 1 4 3 3 0 0 1

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

CORPORATE COMPLAINTS

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Improvement Opportunities

Environmental Baseline Roles Periodic Safety Review (PRS)

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Next Period Key Events

PRS External Report Maintain current format for the Oct-Dec 2014

issue Printable pdf on AWE website for all issues in

2015 Web pages only in 2016

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Questions?

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Ecology & Heritage at AWE

Piran Borlase-Hendry Senior Environmental Specialist (Ecology & Heritage)

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Outline Wildlife on our sites Biodiversity Action Plan Heritage at AWE Recent / current work External contacts

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Wildlife at AWE Great crested newts Bats – pipistrelles and

brown long-eared Black redstarts, woodlark,

lapwing Badgers Reptiles Others: Fungi, dragonflies

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Biodiversity Action Plan

Identify areas of site suitable for conservation

Place survey results on Geographical Information System (GIS)

Ongoing surveys National pollinator strategy Improve external engagement MOD Conservation group

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Heritage Grim’s Bank – scheduled

monument World War II and Cold

War structures Heritage

Characterisation and Management Plan

Individual building surveys

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Recent / current work Grass snake survey

and in-situ relocation Otter & water vole

surveys GIS mapping of badger

sets Pre-development

surveys

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External contacts Aldermaston Primary School

wildlife area Berkshire, Buckinghamshire

and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)

Local Nature Partnership (LNP) Wildlife rescues Sanctuary magazine

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Questions?

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Site Update

Mark Hedges Site Manager

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Sites Overview General Updates Outcome of Licence Instrument (LI)

511 Fire Detection Systems

Improvement Programme Update AWE (B) Flood Alleviation Scheme

update Intake sub-station update Local Development orders Forthcoming Planning Applications

Mark Hedges

John Steele

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Fire Detection Systems Improvement Programme- update Contract mobilisation going well, ALL systems fully

handed over to contractor. Dec 14 milestone to test all key facilities and base line

configuration met. Improvement progress 60% completion against Oct 15

milestone No significant issues identified, systems have always

remained functional. Many existing systems over engineered for current

uses

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Questions?

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Planning and Estate Development Briefing John Steele Planning and Development Manager

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Contents Progress with Submitted Planning Applications: AWE A Intake Substation (ISS) AWE B Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS)

Forthcoming Planning Applications: Circinus (HEFF) S73

Potential of a Local Development Order (LDO)

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AWE A: Intake Sub Station

Planning approval granted on 03/02/2015 with 6 planning conditions

PC3 requires submission

of detailed SuDs to manage surface water run-off to 1:100 year storm plus 30% for climate change

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AWE B Flood Alleviation Scheme Planning application

submitted on 12/01 and validated on 16/01

Consultation to date: 4 “no

objections” including Burghfield PC and 1 supporter (Wokefield PC)

22/04/2015 likely

committee date if required

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AWE A Circinus Elevations Planning approval

(07/02438) granted on 06/02/08

Blast walls and lightning protection towers revised

Section 73 application to be submitted end June 2015

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Local Development Order - Purpose

Statutory local planning provision Promoted, consulted upon and owned by Local

Planning Authority To establish more detailed planning guidance and

control over minor works Secretary of State can overrule if considered

appropriate

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LDO – Examples of Minor Works Example Possible Condition Car Park and Surfacing Not to exceed Travel Plan Cap Re-cladding / Replacement windows

In accordance with Estate Standards

Lighting Columns To agreed max lux levels CCTV < 6m and > 150m from the

boundary Minor Extensions In central planning zones

Minor Demolitions Compliant with Code of Construction Practice

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LDO – Key Considerations Extended planning control for West

Berkshire Council (WBC) Only relating to specific minor works Prior notification will be part of the process

Streamlined approval process Subject to “conditions”

EIA requirements apply To overall LDO; and Specific minor works

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LDO – Next Steps

Prior consultation with all interested parties Needs broad agreement to the merits of an

LDO Understand likely impacts (planning policy,

transport, visual, contamination, surface water management / flooding etc) Establish legal framework

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Community Survey Actions Update

Philippa Kent Senior Manager Media and Public Affairs

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Who we asked: 2,000 Residents 396 replies 19% response rate 93 Schools 33 replies 35% response rate 32 LLC members 21 replies 66% response rate Four phone interviews

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Presenter

Presentation Notes

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Key findings - Residents and LLC Want reassurance on safety &

environmental impact Updates on activities directly

affecting them More information on AWE’s

contribution to local community Clarity on who owns and runs

the sites

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Key findings – schools and colleges Want more information about

educational initiatives Reassurance on safety and

AWE’s environmental impact Limited awareness about AWE’s

emergency arrangements

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Our Aims: Improve communications Demonstrate transparency Engage with the local community Increase public reassurance

Building on the feedback

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Website Improvements More regular updates Easier to navigate Increased LLC visibility via

dedicated web pages & links to council websites

Links to regulators websites gives extra assurance

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Improved Circulation of Connect 8 out of 10 people read Connect Now more accessible on the

website Available on email - send details

to [email protected] Libraries, schools and all local

councils added to circulation

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Improving relationships with schools School contacts database updated Improved communication on initiatives via e-newsletter Planned programme of curriculum linked activities More general company information to schools Working with Partners to increase publicity and

impact of activities Working with West Berkshire Council to raise awareness of emergency response procedures

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Improving AWE’s support for LLC Improved information e.g. operational updates

and community press releases Communication guidelines to promote

consistency Familiarisation programme to broaden knowledge

of new members Promotion of LLC visibility via articles in Connect

and links to council websites on LLC page of AWE website

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What’s Next? – an AWE Inspiring future Digital Community Story

Book Local Community events Expanding our educational

support with web based resources

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Digital Community Story Book

60 years, countless stories What is it? An interactive, fun web resource using videos, audio and photographs from the 1950’s to the present day

Our Aim Tell the story of AWE – past and present Highlight our role in the growth of the local

community, as employer and neighbour Demonstrate the value we place on our local

community

Email: [email protected]

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Taking AWE out to the local community

Showcasing Our core capabilities Our unique skills &

expertise in Science, Engineering & Technology (SET)

Our contribution to national nuclear security arrangements

Our contribution to the local community

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Developing Educational Resources Surveyed teachers

requirements Downloadable resources

for each Key Stage Video demonstrations Links to other resources Practical support and

mentoring

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Questions?

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Ask the Regulators

Gary Booth, Office for Nuclear Regulation Andrew Pembroke, Environment Agency

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Closing points

AOB 2015 meeting dates Wednesday 10th June Wednesday 2nd September Wednesday 2nd December

Submarine Dismantling Project (SDP) AWE LLC

11 March 2015

John Davis - SDP Programme Manager

Presenter

Presentation Notes

Thanks for your time attending and contributing Introduce team members and roles

AWE LLC, Submarine Dismantling Project Slide 53

SDP LLC Briefing

• An update on the SDP Consultation process • Initial consultation feedback from the AWE events • Site assessment update and next steps

Site Owner Site Licensee Aldermaston (Berkshire) MOD AWE plc

Burghfield (Berkshire) MOD AWE plc

Chapelcross (Dumfriesshire) NDA Magnox

Sellafield (Cumbria) NDA Sellafield Ltd

Capenhurst (Cheshire) Capenhurst Nuclear Services (Contractor)

Capenhurst Nuclear Services


SDP Public Consultation

• The SDP Public Consultation ran from 17 November 2014 to 20 February 2015

• Events were held around each of the 5 shortlisted sites, both before and after Christmas

• The feedback is being analysed and the Post-Consultation Report will be published by June 2015

• A Response to Consultation Report will be published during 2016, outlining how the consultation influenced the selection of the RPV storage site



• Events held in the Aldermaston and Burghfield areas: – 17 November 2014 - AWE Recreational Society – 18 November 2014, Burghfield Common Village Hall – 20 November 2014, Community Sports Association – 22 November 2014, Tadley Community Centre – 22 January, 2015, Community Sports Association – 23 January 2015, Tadley Community Centre

• Over 350 people attended these events • Over 100 people attended workshops • 46 feedback forms have been received



• Full page ads promoting the events appeared in:

– Reading Post – 29 October 2014 – Reading Chronicle – 30 October 2014 – Newbury Weekly News - 30 October 2014 – Basingstoke Gazette – 30 October 2014 – Basingstoke Observer – 5 November 2014



• Total number of newsletters sent out promoting the events for Aldermaston and Burghfield areas:

• Total – 15321 • Residential – 14485 • Commercial – 836


SDP Public Consultation Distribution map of Aldermaston/Burghfield newsletter:


AWE sites – Public consultation themes

• Programme scope: – what happens if the GDF isn’t ready by 2040 or within 100

years? – would future classes of submarine RPVs be stored too? A

concern that once the RPVs are stored on a site there will be pressure on the site to store other things

• Transport: – would changes to local roads be necessary? – would the A340 be big enough? – concern about the route and whether roundabouts/bridges could

be negotiated – damage to roads caused by construction traffic will get worse – what happens if there is a transport accident?


• Safety: – how can it be safe to bring more radioactive waste when no

more houses can be built in the area due to AWE (referring to the DPZ)?

– plans for 1000s of houses the other side of the M4 could have an impact

– concerns raised about AWE’s safety record – concerns raised about the flooding risk on the Burghfield site and

concern about contamination of the watercourse • Security:

– concerns around the security risk – a comment that the RPVs should be stored somewhere owned

by the MOD i.e. Aldermaston or Burghfield




• Benefits/Impact: – would the store bring any additional employment to the

area? – what would be the impact to the local area, including noting

that it is a densely populated area? – why will there be no benefits to the local community? – will there be any impact on the DPZ from the store? There

had been some hope that the DPZ would be relaxed


AWE sites – Summary findings to date

• While some ‘nimby’ opinions were raised, on the whole workshop attendees felt reassured that storage of the RPVs was well within the capabilities of AWE and were supportive of the approach being taken

• Generally there was praise for the openness of the consultation and the information provided

• However, there were some concerns as outlined previously


Site assessment

• Assessment of the shortlisted sites based on a number of criteria: – Operational Effectiveness – Investment Appraisal – Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) – Other Contributory Factors

• Shortlisted sites are preparing their submissions to SDP • Stakeholder positions and the outcomes from Public Consultation

form an important part of the assessment process, feeding into the Other Contributory Factors criteria


Next steps

•Publish Post-Consultation report mid 2015. •Obtain site data and site submissions to progress detailed assessment.

•Prepare Business Case to recommend a site to the MOD Investment Appraisal Board.

•Approval of the recommended site is planned mid 2016. •Continue SSG/ LLC Communications

Submarine Dismantling Project

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