Introduction

Aims of the report
Scope

Background

General Background
Japanese Nuclear Industry
Japanese Regulatory Regime
Technology Used at the Fukushima-1 Site
Spent Fuel Storage
UK Nuclear Power Industry
UK Reguratory Regime
UK Nuclear Emergency Arrangements

Overview of the Fukushima Accident and Key Factors

Summary
Timeline of Key Events
Impacts of the Earthquake on the Site
Broader Impact on Local Area around the Site
Role and Relevane of Key Reactor Systems during the Fukushima Accident
Spect Fuel Pond Factors During the Fukushima accident
Protection of Fukushima-1 Reactor Units against Natural Hazards and the Impact of the Events
Key On-site Factors Relating to Electrical Systems

Main Aspects Relevant to the UK

Protection of UK Nuclear Power Plants from Natural Hazards
Relevant Aspects of UK Reactor Technology
Human and Organisational Factors
Robustness of the UK grid
Initial Response from Magnox Limited and EDF Energy (Existing Fleet)

Discussion

Introduction
Context
Interim Report Findings - General
Interim Report Findings - Relevant to the UK Nuclear Safety Regulatory Regime
Interim Report Findings - Relevant to the Nuclear Industry
Taking the Recommendations Forward

Annex

Annex A: International Co-operation
Annex B: Historical General Risks Associated with Various Hazards
Annex C: Typical Exposures to Ionising Radiation from Different Activities
Annex D: Emergency Arrangements in the UK
Annex E: ONR involvement in the Concention on Nuclear Safety
Annex F: Flood Risks around Nuclear Licensed Sites in the UK
Annex G: Summary of Seismic and Flood Levels for UK Reactor Sites
References
Contacts

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Introduction

Aims of the report
Scope
Relevant Additional UK Responses

Background

General Background
Japanese Nuclear Industry
Japanese Regulatory Regime
Technology Used at the Fukushima-1 Site
Spent Fuel Storage

UK Nuclear Industry

UK Nuclear Power Industry
UK Non-nuclear Power Plant Nuclear Facilities

UK Reguratory Regime

Legal Framework
Department of Energy and Climate Change
Office for Nuclear Regulation
Environmental Agencies
Health Protection Agency
ONR Regulatory Approach

UK Nuclear Emergency Arrangements

Overview of the Fukushima Accident and Key Factors

Summary
Timeline of Key Events
Role and Relevane of Key Reactor Systems during the Fukushima Accident
Spect Fuel Pond Factors During the Fukushima accident
Protection of Fukushima-1 Reactor Units against Natural Hazards and the Impact of the Events
Key On-site Factors Relating to Electrical Systems
Key On-site Factors Relating to Control and Instrumentation Systems
Key On-site Factors Relating to Operator Actions

Main Aspects Relevant to the UK

Protection of UK Nuclear Power Plants from Natural Hazards
Relevant Aspects of UK Reactor Technology
Relevant Aspects of UK Non-reactor Technology

Human and Organisational Factors

Human Factors
Organisational Factors
Robustness of the UK grid
Emergency Arrangement

Responses to Interim Report Recommendations

Recommendations Relevant to the Government - Recommendations IR-1
Recommendations Relevant to the Government - Recommendations IR-2
Recommendations Relevant to NEPLG - Recommendations IR-3
Progress on European Council "Stress Tests"
Other Stakeholder Submissions

External technical advice

Technical Advisory Panel

International Atomic Energy Agency Mission to Japan

Summary of Mission to Japan
Key Conclusions of the Mission
Lessons Learnt
Impact of the IAEA Mission's Lessons and Conclusions on the UK Situation

Lessons Learnt in the Report of the Japanese Government to the International Atomic Energy Agency

Discussion

Introduction
Reports from International Authorities
Stakeholder Submissions and Industry Responses
Consideration of Lessons for the UK Nuclear Safety System and Regulatory Regime
Interim Report Conclusions and Recommendations
Stress Tests

Annex

Annex A: International Co-operation
Annex B: Historical General Risks Associated with Various Hazards
Annex C: Typical Exposures to Ionising Radiation from Different Activities
Annex D: Emergency Arrangements in the UK
Annex E: ONR involvement in the Concention on Nuclear Safety
Annex F: Flood Risks around Nuclear Licensed Sites in the UK
Annex G: Summary of Seismic and Flood Levels for UK Reactor Sites
Annex H: European Council Stress Tests
Annex I: IAEA Japanese Mission - Conclusions and Lessons
Annex J: IAEA Japanese Government Report to IAEA - Lessons
Annex K: Fukushima-1 Operator Action Summary
Annex L: Progression of the Severe Accident at Fukushima-1 Reactor Units 1, 2 and 3
References
Glossary and Abbreviations
Contacts