To consider the report of the Emergency Planning Manager seeking approval to Version 6 of the SotonSafe Plan for publication.
In order to comply with the Radiation Emergency Preparedness and Public Information Regulations 2001, Southampton City Council, as the ‘offsite’ statutory agency, is required to approve an offsite emergency plan to deal with any nuclear accident that may reasonably occur when a nuclear powered submarine is berthed in the Port of Southampton. There is a duty to review, amend and where necessary reissue the plan within a three year cycle.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Bargate;
Decision due: 20 Dec 2012 by Officer Decision Making
Decision due: 20 Dec 2012 by Safer Communities Manager
Lead director: Interim Director, Environment and Economy
Department: Officer Key Decision
Contact: E.mail Graham.wyeth@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 2089 graham.wyeth@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 2089.
Consultation process
Requirement to provide an integrated interagency response to ensure public safety. To shelter, evacuate and reposition /issue potassium iodate medication within designated residential communities and post event remediation should an emergency arise whilst a nuclear powered submarine is berthed in the Port and the logistical arrangements in support of it as per the previous version of the plan. None of the amendments in themselves impact upon the community but afford clarification and additional/revised detail of the response in the unlikely event of a related emergency.
Consultees
SotonSafe Interagency Emergency Planning Group. Public notices. Consultation letters with local ward Councillors and Cabinet Members.
Public Comments may be sent to: Graham Wyeth Emergency Planning Manager City Depot and Recycling Park E.mail graham.wyeth@southampton.gov.uk Tel: 023 8083 2089
Slippage/Variations/Reason for Withdrawal: None.
Register of Delegated Powers Reference Number or Cabinet Decision Number:: None.