DECC has responsibility for seven non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs). Four are classed as executive bodies and three are advisory. In addition, DECC has responsibility for oversight of the Nuclear Liabilities Fund, a public corporation.
Executive NDPBs
Civil Nuclear Policy Authority
Established in April 2005, the CNPA’s remit is to ensure the effectiveness of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC), taking account of the strategic priorities set by DECC. The CNC is responsible for defending and protecting those civil nuclear sites to which it is deployed with a view to denying unauthorised access to nuclear material and, if necessary, recovering control of any nuclear material which may have been lost to unauthorised persons; and to ensure the safe and secure movement of nuclear materials within the UK and internationally.
Coal Authority
Established in September 1994, the Coal Authority works to protect the public and the environment in coal mining areas. It manages the effects of past coal mining in order to promote public safety and safeguard the landscape now and for future generations.
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority
Established in April 2005, the NDA’s mission is to deliver safe, sustainable and publicly acceptable solutions to the challenge of nuclear clean-up and waste management.
Committee on Climate Change
Established in November 2008 under the Climate Change Act, the CCC advises the Government on emissions targets and reports to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gases.
Advisory NDPBs
Committee on Radioactive Waste Management
Established in 2003 and reconstituted in 2007, CoRWM’s remit is to provide independent scrutiny and advice to UK Government and Devolved Administration Ministers on the long-term management, including storage and disposal, of radioactive waste. Its primary task is to provide independent scrutiny on the Government’s and NDA’s proposals, plans and programmes to deliver geological disposal, together with robust interim storage, as the long-term management option for the UK’s higher-activity wastes.
Fuel Poverty Advisory Group
Established in 2002 (as designated by the Fuel Poverty Strategy, published in 2001), FPAG’s primary tasks are to report on the progress of delivery of the Government’s Fuel Poverty Strategy and to propose improvements to mechanisms for delivery in England.
Nuclear Liabilities Financing Assurance Board
Established in 2002, NLFAB provides impartial scrutiny and advice on the suitability of the Funded Decommissioning Programme (FDP), submitted by operators of new nuclear power stations. The Board will advise the Secretary of State on the financial arrangements that operators submit for approval and on the regular review and ongoing scrutiny of funding.