Nuclear Decommissioning & Legacy Waste

To register call +44 (0) 20 7878 6888 or register online at www.C5Nuclear.comBusiness Information In A Global ContextMedia Partners:Supporting Association:Up to 10.75CPD30 June & 1 July 2010 | Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre, Manchester, UKGet the latest insights into:? How decommissioning can be carried out more efficiently in the face of tightening public sector funding ? How to share best practice in a competitive decommissioning industry? Structuring funding arrangements to meet the costs of decommissioning and waste disposal ? Exploring how decommissioning projects are increasingly driven by funding decisions and how this affects the supply chain? The impact of legislation affecting liability for damage caused by the release of nuclear material and on-site incidents? What steps can be taken to prevent skilled decommissioning workers moving to lucrative new build projects in the UK and overseas? The complexities involved in setting up and operating funded decommissioning programmes for new build projects? The interface for co-existence between new build and existing decommissioning sitesMeet Regulators, Industry Representatives and Legal Advisors from:Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Environment Agency Health & Safety Executive UK Atomic Energy Authority Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board Areva BNFLDalton Nuclear Institute Iberdrola Engineering and Construction Jacobs Sellafield LtdSerco WestinghouseField Fisher Waterhousedigital magazine | online serviceNuclear Decommissioning and Legacy Waste2nd AnnualStrategies for overcoming the legal and regulatory challenges associated with the clean-up of the UK’s nuclear legacy“Benefi cial, interesting and very relevant to my role.” Benita Dirikis, Contracts Offi cer, AMEC “Very good mix of commercial, regulatory and government views. 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For more information about this event or our global portfolio, please contact: Brian Reffell on +44 (0) 20 7878 6933 or email b.reffell@C5-Online.comWith the NDA’s Dounreay competition, proposed legal and policy reforms, and an increased focus on the funding of legacy waste projects, 2010 is set to be a crucial year for companies involved in the UK’s multi-billion pound nuclear decommissioning industry.Given the abundance of activity within the industry and the potential shifts in the legal and regulatory frameworks, it is crucial that as a legal advisor, project manager or commercial director, you remain on top of the changing decommissioning landscape to capitalise on opportunities, where and when they arise. The chance to discuss key strategic issues through the analysis of joint ventures, specifi c project experience and future supply-chain opportunity is key to ensuring the future success and profi tability of the industry in 2010 and beyond. C5 has once again brought together a market-leading speaker faculty for the 2nd Annual Nuclear Decommissioning and Legacy Waste forum in Manchester. Delegates will gain essential insights into the complex regulatory framework and hear real-life practical solutions to the legal challenges which will shape the future of UK nuclear legacy management. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the experts, take part in interactive discussions and be a part of this exciting period for operators, supply chain members and their advisors. Hear from the leading experts on: • The NDA future targets and priorities • How budget issues confl ict with regulatory requirements• Reform of the NII structure and their future involvement in decommissioning projects • How to make sites more productive and effi cient in order to reduce possible risk• How increased European Commission policy integration affects UK projects• Potential civil and regulatory pitfalls and case law related to contaminated land • Procurement issues for future decommissioning projectsReasons to attend this industry leading event:• The leading experts from operators, supply chain members, regulators, consultants, Government and law fi rms • High profi le discussions: Including evaluating the commercial opportunities in decommissioning• Case studies: Hear from Iberdrola and Westinghouse on their vast decommissioning experience• European perspectives: What lessons can be learned from AREVA’s decommissioning projects in France?• Hot topics: Liability, contracts, supply chain issues, procurement and much more….. • Unique networking opportunities: Join your peers in Manchester, make contacts, discuss issues and meet the leading names in the industryBe where your peers and colleagues will be on 30th June & 1 July 2010Take advantage of ample networking opportunities with your peers and colleagues, as well as detailed presentations prepared specifi cally for the event. REGISTER NOW by calling +44 (0) 20 7878 6888 registering online at www.C5nuclear.comFACULTY AT A GLANCE: Sue QuintGeneral Counsel, BNFLAlvin ShuttleworthDirector, Bodieco LtdAlastair LairdHead of Performance Management, Nuclear Decommissioning AuthorityNorman HarrisonCEO, UKAEAPeter LutwycheNuclear Operations Director, JacobsJohn MerrellUK Decommissioning ManagerWestinghouseFrancisco LopezDirector of Nuclear Division, Iberdrola Engineering and ConstructionSteve WheelerDirector of Nuclear Development,SercoLady Balfour of BurleighChairman,Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board Arnaud GayHead of Decommissioning, AREVAAndrew CarrHead of Legal, Sellafi eld Ltd Roger YearsleyProject Manager, Environment Agency Dr Andy HallDeputy Chief Inspector,Health and Safety ExecutiveDavid WestHead of Legal, UK AEAJoseph BoucauGlobal Director for Decommissioning Services, Westinghouse Dr John RobertsDalton Nuclear Institute,University of Manchester David GollanczPartner, Field Fisher WaterhouseWHO SHOULD ATTEND? From Energy, Finance and Construction Companies with an interest in Nuclear Decommissioning including- General Counsel- Head of Legal- Head of Nuclear/Projects- Head of Decommissioning - Director of Nuclear Strategy- Project Manager, NuclearLaw Firms and Consultancies with expertise in- Environmental- Energy- Planning - Project Finance or Power Project related workTo register call +44 (0) 20 7878 6888 or register online at www.C5Nuclear.comMain Conference Day One: 30 June 20108.15 Registration and Coffee 8.45 Chair’s Opening RemarksSue QuintGeneral CounselBNFL9.00 Nuclear Decommissioning: Current Challenges and Future DirectionAlastair LairdHead of Performance ManagementNuclear Decommissioning Authority • NDA strategy and prioritisation• How decommissioning plans have evolved• Funding and incentivisation: - the “more for less” challenge- the balance of affordability versus optimal programme delivery• National Portfolio Management • What have we learned so far? 9.45 Evaluating the Commercial Opportunities in Decommissioning Whilst Reducing Liability and Risk Moderator:Sue QuintGeneral CounselBNFL Panellists:Norman HarrisonCEOUKAEAPeter LutwycheNuclear Operations DirectorJacobsSteve WheelerDirector of Nuclear DevelopmentSerco• Recognising the tightening of public sector funding: - how can we carry out decommissioning more efficiently? • What are the barriers to more economical decommissioning? • How do we share best practice in a competitive decommissioning industry? • How do we ensure that the lessons we learn whilst decommissioning our sites are taken on board by the new build industry?11.00 Morning Refreshments 11.30 Strategies to Tie in Decommissioning and Nuclear New BuildFrancisco LopezDirector of Nuclear Division Iberdrola Engineering and Construction • How Tier 1’s and operators are tying-up current decommissioning projects with New Build opportunities• New Build v Decommissioning - competition for resources • Future legacy issues: what do you clean up and what do you leave in place? - what is the extent of decommissioning required? - how have these obligations changed? 12.15 Funded Decommissioning in New BuildLady Balfour of BurleighChairmanNuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board • Complexity in setting up and operating funded decommissioning programmes for new build projects• What might an approvable funded decommissioning programme look like- estimating decommissioning and waste management and disposal costs for new build- integrated waste management issues for new build- structuring funding arrangements to meet the costs of decommissioning and waste disposal 13.00 Lunch14.15 Managing Commitments in Light of the Public Spending ProgrammeAndrew CarrHead of LegalSellafield Ltd • Government spending proposals- what can be done to reduce costs on nuclear sites?- what may this mean for opportunities going forward?- what changes to decommissioning priorities may need to be made?- how may this affect the supply chain?- to what extent are nuclear decommissioning projects now driven by funding decisions?- focus on new build: will this affect decommissioning projects and budget?• Do budget issues conflict with regulatory requirements?- can costs be reduced and safety standards maintained?- how are regulatory requirements managed alongside the drive for efficiency savings?- who holds the responsibility; funder, regulator or operator?The NDA PerspectiveFax order form to +44 (0) 20 7878 6896 or register online at www.C5Nuclear.com• The future role and involvement of the HSE- reform of the NII structure and their involvement - link to skills shortages and the retaining of suitable staff on decommissioning projects - what is to stop skilled workers moving to lucrative new build projects in the UK and overseas? - funding and staffing of the HSE • Working more effectively with regulators to meet the challenges of decommissioning in a tighter funding environment10.00 Environmental Permitting, Staged Regulation and Geological DisposalRoger YearsleyProject ManagerEnvironment Agency • A background of Environmental Permitting• Staged regulation in Environmental Permitting • Application of staged regulation to geological disposal • Links to other regulatory processes • Current role of regulators 10.45 Morning Refreshments 11.15 Legal aspects Relating to the Commercial Development of Decommissioned ‘Brown’ Land on or Adjacent to Nuclear Sites David WestHead of LegalUK AEA• Which party with an interest in the development, is likely to be held responsible for the presence of and management of land which continues to be contaminated by hazardous environmentally damaging substances present on or under it post-decommissioning and de-licensing ?• Environmental regulation of the redevelopment of former nuclear licensed land and facilities• Town and Country Planning aspects of redevelopment, and its interface with environmental factors• Legitimate tactics used to try and thwart development - use of statutory approval processes - judicial review of regulatory decision or processes• Who is liable for any damage or injury caused by contamination from hazardous substances still present on or under the land being developed?• Can I reduce the risk of such liability through: - insurance cover?- passing the risk down the contractual chain?- selling the land?- hiding behind regulatory approval?- demonstrating robust due diligence during the decommissioning/de-licensing process, and thereafter?15.00 European Decommissioning Experience: Case-Study Arnaud GayHead of DecommissioningAREVAAreva present their lessons to be learned and good practice experiences from current decommissioning projects France including:• Approaches to programme management structures• Roles and responsibilities- regulators- Government- licensed operators- contractors- supply chain• Ensuring value for money through- effective use of contracts- procurement through the supply chain- operational workforce transition15.45 Afternoon Refreshments 16.00 Decommissioning Contracts• Contracting issues for future decommissioning projects• The imperfect incentives model - innovation in risk and reward- will these have to be reviewed?• As waste budgets and methods change how should the contract terms change? - effect on timing which needs to be incorporated into the contract• Obtaining fixed prices for all aspects of the process- what are the technical issues?- what are legal/project management problems?• Key performance indicators (KPI) in contracts- how have these developed? 17.00 Chair’s Closing Remarks and End of Day OneMain Conference Day Two: 1 July 20109.00 Chair’s Opening RemarksAlvin ShuttleworthDirectorBodieco Ltd9.15 Safety Issues for Operators and ContractorsDr Andy HallDeputy Chief InspectorHealth and Safety Executive To register call +44 (0) 20 7878 6888 or register online at www.C5Nuclear.com©C5, 201012.00 Experiences in Global Decommissioning and Decontamination Projects John MerrellUK Decommissioning ManagerWestinghouse Joseph BoucauGlobal Director for Decommissioning Services Westinghouse • Using proven techniques for the dismantling of hot components to minimise costs and project risks• Evaluating existing cutting techniques and associated pros & cons• Determining suitable technique based on the project constraints and past experience• Performing a comprehensive qualification program to validate technical choices• Performing a risk assessment and propose complementary measures to mitigate risk12.45 Lunch14.00 Nuclear Liability in Decommissioning Projects• Effect of proposed changes in nuclear liability - impact of legislation affecting liability on existing sites and in new build projects for damage caused by release of nuclear material and on-site incidents- official implementation of international treaties of Paris/Brussels- effect on insurance and funding - greater clarity vs greater responsibility- substantial changes to compensation and the basis on which it can be claimed- what are the consequences if an incident occurs? • How to make sites more productive and efficient in order to reduce possible risk• How will increased European Commission policy integration affect UK projects? 14.45 Regulated Procurements: A Legal UpdateDavid GollanczPartnerField Fisher Waterhouse • A reminder of the basics of procurement- The single market- transparency- objectivity- proportionality - fairness - The legislation: the Public Contracts and Utilities Contracts Regulations 2006- Bases for award• Themes of 2009/10- Evaluation- what criteria can the contracting authority lawfully use at PQQ and for award?- what must the contracting authority disclose and when?- Frameworks- Status: contracts or not?- Obligation to give reasons- Regulation 32 letters- Remedies- The new rules- Uniplex- Contract variations15.30 Identifying Potential Skills Shortages and Using Education and Training for the UK Decommissioning WorkforceDr John RobertsDalton Nuclear InstituteUniversity of Manchester • What new courses are available at undergraduate, Masters and PhD level?• Part time courses that meet the needs of industry• What new technologies exist to increase the access to courses?• Identifying how industrial contributions to courses provide added value16.15 Chair’s Closing Remarks and End of Conference WHY C5?Each year more than 21,000 in-house counsel, private practice lawyers and senior executives participate in C5 Group events.Guaranteed Value, Based on Comprehensive ResearchC5’s highly-trained team of lawyer-producers are dedicated to developing the content and scope of our conferences based on comprehensive research with lawyers and corporate counsel facing similar challenges. 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