The Environment Agency (EA) has launched a public consultation on the design of the reactor intended for the proposed new nuclear power station at Bradwell. Running until 4 April, the online exercise is being conducted as part of the EA’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA) of the new reactor, the UK HPR1000. The GDA is not part of the planning application process as such, but is complementary to it and is an essential step in the path to the Planning Inspectorate’s decision on the proposed Bradwell B plant. Bradwell B Chief Executive Alan Rayment said: “We welcome the Environment Agency’s announcement of its public consultation. “It is an important step in the assessment of the reactor for the UK, and consequently in being able to build the reactor at Bradwell B should we receive all necessary consents and permissions. I encourage everyone to review the information the EA has released and take part in the consultation.”
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