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Act amending section 52 of the Radiation Safety Act (No. 718 of 2008).

Country/Territory
Finland
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Radiation Transport/storage International trade Authorization/permit Pollution control Hazardous waste Waste management
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Act amends the Radiation Safety Act by adding new commas on section 52a on the export, import and transit of radioactive waste. Shipments of radioactive waste shall be done in accordance with the procedures laid down in Council Directive 2006/117/EURATOM on the supervision and control of shipments of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.finlex.fi

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 2006/117/Euratom on the supervision and control of shipments of radioactive waste and spent fuel.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Transboundary movement of waste, Authorization/permit, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Radiation Safety Act (No. 592 of 1991).

Legislation | Finland | 1991

Keyword: Radiation, Inspection, Monitoring, Nuclear energy, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX