Environmental permit granted for Hinkley C
Plans by energy giant EDF to build the first of a proposed fleet of new nuclear reactors in the UK took a step closer yesterday with the granting of a series of environmental permits for the plant.
The Environment Agency granted the three main environmental permits required for operating the planned nuclear power station at Hinkley Point in Somerset.
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The permits govern the control of emissions and discharges from the plant, including strict limits and conditions for discharge and disposal of small amounts of low-level radioactive liquids and gaseous and solid waste.
EDF said the permits were another important milestone for the company's nuclear plans.
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Chris Bakken, project director for Hinkley Point C, said: "These permits are important for the safe and environmentally responsible operation of the power station.
"Receiving these permits from the Environment Agency is an important milestone for the project."
A planning decision on whether to give the nuclear plant the go-ahead is expected to be made by Energy Secretary Ed Davey by March 19.
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