SCHEDULE 23Radioactive substances activities

PART 4The Basic Safety Standards Directive

SECTION 2Interventions

Radioactive waste: power of the Secretary of State to provide facilities for disposal or accumulation3

1

If it appears to the Secretary of State that adequate facilities are not available for the safe disposal or accumulation of radioactive waste, the Secretary of State may—

a

provide such facilities, or

b

make arrangements for their provision by such persons as the Secretary of State may think fit.

2

Before exercising the power under sub-paragraph (1), the Secretary of State must consult with—

a

any local authority in whose area the facilities would be situated, and

b

such other public or local authorities (if any) as appear to the Secretary of State to be proper to be consulted.

3

Reasonable charges for the use of any facilities provided under sub-paragraph (1) may be made by—

a

the Secretary of State, or

b

the person providing such facilities, unless the arrangements made by the Secretary of State with that person provide to the contrary.