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<p>It is for developers to bring forward new nuclear power stations in England and
Wales; this includes procuring the technology. All developers must submit their full
designs to the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Environment Agencies as
part of the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process: the GDA is the non-statutory
system by which the UK’s independent nuclear regulators assess safety, security and
environmental aspects of new reactor designs proposed for use in the UK. In addition,
any organisation wishing to carry out prescribed nuclear activities must apply for,
and be granted, a nuclear site licence. A site licence puts the licence holder under
strict legal obligations and, importantly, gives specific regulatory powers to ONR
to ensure the safe and secure construction, commissioning and operation of a nuclear
site.</p><p> </p>
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