Phil Richardson

Phil Richardson

Consultant

Phil Richardson has a degree in Geology from the University of Hull (BSc), and is a European Geologist and a Chartered Fellow of the Geological Society. Phil has over 20 years experience of reviewing geological and social aspects of radioactive waste management and disposal worldwide. He has detailed knowledge of stakeholder consultation methodologies used in radioactive waste management programmes internationally and has undertaken numerous reviews of community involvement techniques, volunteerism and impact mitigation measures.

Phil has consulted for a wide range of international environmental organisations and national regulators, waste producers, government advisory bodies and national and local government departments. Recent relevant project activity has included:

Participation in international (EU-funded) projects on various aspects of risk governance and stakeholder participation in radioactive waste management programmes in Europe.
Conducted extensive research on the use of community benefits and impact mitigation measures in siting radioactive waste management facilities in national waste management programmes worldwide, for both waste management organisations and local and national governments (clients various).
Participation in a project reviewing a range of national ILW disposal concepts to assist development in the UK (client NDA).
Acted as a co-opted member of the CoRWM Implementation Working Group and edited the Group’s report and recommendations.
Project manager for the Virtual Repository website providing information on international nuclear programmes, waste management, nuclear site remediation and use of Natural Analogues (clients various).
Preparation of Discussion Papers on Option Screening Criteria for CoRWM Public and Stakeholder Engagement and attendance at Expert Workshops (client Defra).
Preparation of descriptions of short-listed waste management Options for CoRWM Public and Stakeholder Engagement Stage 2 (client Defra).
Review of methods in use in the United States for mitigating community impacts resulting from nuclear facility closure, decommissioning and site cleanup. Advisor to partner agencies on development of economic regeneration packages and development of a Memorandum of Agreement with national government (clients Cumbria County Council, Copeland Borough Council, NWDA).
Review of the use of community impact offset benefits in relation to LLW storage and disposal facilities in national programmes (client confidential Canadian nuclear generator).
Preparation of Background Paper on Options for Management of Canadian Used Nuclear Fuel for public circulation website (client NWMO).
Acted as expert advisor to a public inquiry into transport of nuclear waste across London (client Greater London Authority).