Summary and Background Nuclear decommissioning costs
53.Under Chapter 1 of Part 3 of the Energy Act 2008 the Secretary of State can recover from prospective nuclear operators the costs incurred in obtaining advice in considering a funded decommissioning programme (“FDP”) once submitted to him or her for approval. The new provisions will extend the circumstances under which the Secretary of State can recover these costs when considering FDP proposals, related agreements and agreements for the disposal of hazardous nuclear waste.