The overarching purpose of the Site Stakeholder Group (SSG) is to be the prime interface between the community, the site operator, and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). In this role SSGs exist to:
- provide an active, two-way channel of communication between the site operator, the NDA and local stakeholders;
- give an opportunity for questioning the operator, the NDA and regulators;
- allow stakeholders the opportunity to comment on and influence strategies and plans;
- represent local views and input timely advice to the NDA;
- comment on the performance of NDA and its contractor with regard to achievement of plans, value for money etc.;
- commission and receive reports about site activities and their impact on for example safety, the environment and health;
- review arrangements for such matters as emergency response;
- scrutinise and input into the prioritisation of work programmes;
- provide views and comments to the NDA on the future of the site;
- provide views on the NDA contract with and the performance of the operator;
- set up sub-groups to address specific issues relevant to the clean up programmed; and
- set up wider local consultation via public meetings and other mechanisms as required.
To view the SSG Guidance document click here.
N.B. It is important to recognise that none of these arrangements remove accountability for decision making, which will remain with the NDA or the site licensee.