Wylfa New Build Project Liaison Group Update

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1 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Wylfa New Build Project Liaison Group Update Kieran Somers Head of Planning and Consents Horizon Nuclear Power 16 th February

2 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Introduction Statement of Community Consultation (SOCC) Vendor selection and consultation Roads, traffic and transport Land and property Site development Site office & new team members 2

3 A UK company of E.ON and RWE December 2011 SOCC publication Outlines how we will consult with local communities on Anglesey and in North Wales Published in local media Sent out to libraries on Anglesey and North Wales You can view our SOCC on our website & register for project updates 3

4 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Vendor selection and consultation Vendor selection expected soon (early 2012) First phase of pre-application consultation with communities and stakeholders will follow We will communicate both milestones in the media, newsletters, through the PLG and by writing out to our near neighbours 4

5 A UK company of E.ON and RWE What will our consultation look like? Three tiers of exhibitions full exhibitions, drop-in sessions and un-manned stands at libraries and major employers Exhibition locations to include; Cemaes, Amlwch, Holyhead, Llanfachraeth, Rhosneigr, Bangor, Caernarfon, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and Porthmadog 5

6 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Roads, traffic and transport Landowners notified of the A5025 surveys and permission for access sought Walk over survey will complete by the end of March Some potential options will be outlined in our first phase of consultation when we ll be looking for feedback 6

7 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Land & Property Six properties removed from site in December Further empty, boarded up properties to be removed once wildlife can be rehomed Essential maintenance carried out at Nant Orman in December We are exploring possible locations for a Business Continuity Planning Centre Site and Laboratory 7

8 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Developing the site Exploring options for construction lay-down and landscaping Continuing our environmental studies Working closely with neighbours and landowners Continuing to hold Open Surgeries, next event will be Monday 20 th February in Llangefni 8

9 A UK company of E.ON and RWE New Site Office Magnox relocating to Coleg Menai at the beginning of March Horizon will take ownership of the L&D centre at the end of March Our Stakeholder Relations Manager, Richard Foxhall, and soon to be appointed Site Manager will be based at the office 9

10 A UK company of E.ON and RWE New Stakeholder Relations Manager Richard Foxhall joins us from Magnox and will lead our community and stakeholder relationships on Anglesey and in North Wales 10

11 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Wylfa Environmental Impact Assessment Presentation to Wylfa Project Liaison Group (PLG) 16 th February 2012

12 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Planning Requirements Horizon will require a Development Consent Order (DCO) to be able to build a new power station at Wylfa. The Planning Act 2008 Associated Development - Town & Country Planning Act DCO and Planning Applications must be supported by an Environmental Statement (ES)

13 A UK company of E.ON and RWE EIA process Scope in 2009 Establish baseline Assess impacts Environmental Statement Monitoring and implementation of Construction and Environmental Management Plan

14 A UK company of E.ON and RWE EIA Scoping EIA Scoping Report issued to IPC in November 2009 identified key potential impacts for each EIA topic area during the construction, operation & decommissioning phases. IPC issued formal Scoping Opinion in April 2010.

15 EIA & Consultation A UK company of E.ON and RWE EIA Scoping Report Pre- Application Consultation Stage 1 Pre- Application Consultation Stage 2 PEI 1- Preliminary Environmental Information Report PEI 2- Preliminary Environmental Information Report (Draft Environmental Statement (ES)) Health Impact Assessment (HIA) Scoping Report. Draft HIA Report Welsh Language Impact Assessment (LIA) Scoping Report Draft LIA Report DCO + Planning Applications Environmental Statement (ES) Final HIA Report Final LIA Report Post DCO + Planning Applications Environmental Management Plans (EMP)

16 Topics: Geology, Hydrogeology & Hydrology Flood risk The Marine Environment Landscape & Visual Effects Terrestrial Ecology Archaeology & Cultural Heritage Traffic & Transport Noise & Vibration Air Quality & Dust Public Access & Recreation Socio-economic Effects Radiological Effects A UK company of E.ON and RWE

17 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Establishment of EIA Baseline

18 Main Study Area A UK company of E.ON and RWE

19 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Summary of EIA Baseline Work Undertaken Geology, hydrogeology and hydrology Flood Consequence Assessment Landscape & Visual Effects Archaeological & Cultural Heritage Traffic & Transport Noise & vibration Air Quality and Dust Public access & Recreation

20 Socio-Economic EIA A UK company of E.ON and RWE WP1 Workforce WP2 Accommodation WP3 Spatial distribution WP4 Public Services Capacity WP5 Emergency Services WP6 Local Economic Value Added WP7 Cumulative Development WP8 Tourism Sector Impacts

21 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Terrestrial Ecology Surveys Phase 1 Habitat Survey Phase 1 Habitat Survey (Wylfa Head) Bats Otter Reptiles (Adders) Water voles Amphibians (Great Crested Newts) Wintering Birds Breeding Birds Invertebrates Hedgehogs Polecat Harvest Mice Brown Hare Fungi Bryophytes Lichen Arboriculture Surveys Barn owls Choughs

22 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Freshwater Ecology Surveys River Habitats Survey Macrophtyes Fish Macroinvertebrates Phytobenthos Water Quality

23 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Marine Environment Fisheries Ichthyoplankton Phyto, Zooplankton Water quality Hydrodynamics Benthic Marine birds

24 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Cumulative Impact Assessment The cumulative effects of the proposed power station will be assessed taking into account: Site Specific Cumulative Effects Wylfa Project Wide Effects Inter-Project Cumulative Effects

25 Our work along the A5025 A UK company of E.ON and RWE

26 A UK company of E.ON and RWE The Scheme Runs from the Junction of the A55 at Valley and follows the route of the A5025 for Approximately 15 miles; The route is adjacent to a number of sensitive (and protected) areas; The bio-diversity in Anglesey is varied and important; The final designs for any potential improvements are yet to be completed and are currently in discussion with the Council.

27 A UK company of E.ON and RWE My Role Environmental Co-ordinator 1. Establish the Current Baseline along the length of the route through: Desk based research (reviewing relevant literature); Consultation with relevant authorities (both Statutory and Non- Statutory); Site surveys. 2. Establish the Environmental Impacts of any proposed modifications to the road; and 3. Design mitigation solutions to compensate for any potential negative impacts of the improvements.

28 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Works Undertaken to Date 1. Undertaken a detailed environmental screening exercise, to identify the likely issues; 2. Desk-based assessments have been conducted for all of the major environmental topics; 3. Commenced a number of on site surveys, which include the following: Landscape and Visual Surveys; Traffic Counts; Topography; and Wintering Birds Surveys.

29 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Works Programmed for the forthcoming Year Detailed Phase 1 Habitat Surveys along the full length of the route (subject to access) to identify the potential protected species which are likely to include the following follow-on Surveys: Great Crested Newt Surveys; Bat Surveys; Breeding and Wintering Bird Surveys; Badger Surveys; Polecat Surveys;

30 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Works Programmed for the forthcoming Year (Continued) Red Squirrel Surveys; Butterfly and Invertebrate Surveys; Botanical Surveys; Otter Surveys; Water Voles Surveys; Reptile Surveys;

31 A UK company of E.ON and RWE Works Programmed for the forthcoming Year (Continued) Archaeological Walkover Surveys; Groundwater Sampling; Baseline Noise and Vibration Surveys; Land Quality Assessments; Socio-economic Surveys; Air Quality Surveys; and Landscape and Visual Assessments.

32 Regulating New Nuclear Build - update on progress Alan McGoff Lead New Nuclear Build Environment Agency Wylfa PLG Wylfa February 2012

33 Regulating New Nuclear Build Three Elements Design: Site: Organisation:

34 Regulating New Nuclear Build Two Phase Approach Phase 1 - Generic Design Assessment Acceptability of Generic Design; Acceptability of Generic Site. Phase 2 Site Licensing and Permitting: Site Suitable; Operator Capable; Site & Operator Specific Design Acceptable underpinned by GDA

35 Two Designs Two Assessments AP1000s EPRs

36 GDA s Objectives Engage early maximising influence Identify and resolve key issues before build reducing cost and time risks Maximise value of pre-application simplifying site specific phase & standardising plants Licensing/permitting programme in line with investment decisions enabling not blocking Openness, transparency and public input building public confidence Regulators working together clarifying expectations (shoulder to shoulder!)

37 Ease of changing layout part-way through the design process? Hinkley Point Flamanville Olkiluoto

38 GDA no mean assessment. >350 meetings per reactor in Step 4 25M per reactor expected regulatory charges ONR - 35 Inspectors & 20 support staff 150 Technical support contracts > days of regulatory effort > 7000 documents submitted > 3000 regulatory questions asked and answered

39 International Context EPR & AP1000 not yet licensed to operate; Construction in Finland, France and China, where design reviews continue; Discussions with USNRC, ASN and STUK Joint Regulatory Statement on EPR C&I Multi-National Design Evaluation Programme UK, France, Finland, China, US, Japan, Canada, Korea, Russia, South Africa IAEA/NEA benchmarking Learning from Japan

40 GDA Outcomes Pre-Fukushima Not Content Not Content Enough Vendors successfully implement resolution plans Content No DAC or SODA idac and isoda and assessment reports GDA Issues and vendors resolution plans DAC and SODA

41 GDA Outcomes Post-Fukushima Not Content Not Content Enough Vendors successfully implement resolution plans Content No DAC or SODA GDA Issues and vendors resolution plans excluding Fukushima idac and isoda and assessment reports Vendors specify Fukushima lessons resolution plans DAC and SODA

42 GDA Findings So Far No show-stoppers identified so far GDA Issues (to be resolved prior to start of nuclear island construction) idac related (ONR): UKEPR ~ 30 GDA Issues AP1000 ~ 50 GDA Issues idac & isoda related (ONR/EA): 2 GDA issues applying to both UKEPR and AP1000 Caution not all GDA Issues are equal

43 GDA Issues - Examples idac AP1000 spent fuel pool criticality control UKEPR bulk shielding calculations idac & isoda, AP1000 & UKEPR Updating design reference point and addressing cross cutting and consequential impacts Responding to Fukushima lessons from internal & external reviews

44 GDA Status UKEPR Resolution plans developed & scrutinised idac & isoda issued - December 2011 Progressing close out of GDA Issues DAC & SODA issue resolution plans ~2012 AP1000 Resolution plans developed & scrutinised idac & isoda issued - December 2011 Westinghouse decision not to close out of GDA Issues pending customer

45 GDA Lessons JPO One-Stop-Shop interface excels Joined up Regulators essential Programme/Project Management disciplines inc metrics and risks management are vital Increased openness and transparency works Resolving key technical issues/design changes before construction starts is a must International collaboration strengthens regulators position Start when resources are available GDA 2? plan now

46 Phase 2 - Site-Specific Licensing & Permitting Operators to carry forward GDA outcomes Use GDA in site-specific Licensing docs On an area by area basis, regulators will NOT re-assess what has been assessed in GDA unless substantial differences are introduced by the Operators Together with Site and operator specific changes Design updates (time doesn t stand still) Operator/Vendor programme to address other assessment findings from GDA Identified in Regulators reports

47 Nuclear Site Licence Cannot install or operate a nuclear facility without a nuclear site licence Licence has 36 Conditions Conditions give ONR discrete powers to regulate activities on site

48 Phase 2 - Environmental Permitting Radioactive discharges Cooling water Abstraction Combustion plant Flood/Coastal risks Conventional waste Other discharges COMAH (with HSE)

49 Right First Time GDA underpins design before construction Learning from others Openness and transparency Clarity of expectations Joined up working Programme working

50 Site Updates Hinkley Point applications from NNBGenCo for Nuclear Site Licence Cooling water Environmental Permit Combustion plant Environmental Permit Radioactive discharges and waste disposal Environmental Permit Construction water discharge Environmental Permit Development Consent Order (DCO)

51 Site Updates Wylfa B Horizon NP technology choice soon, 1 st DCO related consultation follows Sizewell C NNBGenCo Oldbury B Horizon NP Moorside NuGen Bradwell, Hartlepool, and Heysham included in National Policy Statement but no developer has yet come forward.

52 Preparing for Phase 2 Wider Aspects National Policy Statements Interface to planning/ipc Decommissioning and Waste Management Plans Taking an Integrated Approach

53 Who s involved? Department for TRANSPORT

54 As the Nuclear Regulators, we are Independent of Government and Industry Injecting robust, independent, technical expert scrutiny Acting in an Open and Transparent way Ensuring people, society and the environment are protected from the hazards of nuclear activity Enabling, BUT it must be safe, secure and environmentally acceptable

55 More info on the UK Regulatory process, and GDA Next quarterly report this month