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Atomic Energy Act, 2003 (No. 7 of 2003).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to establish the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission and to provide for its functions in relation to the control of the use of ionizing and non ionizing radiation sources, the promotion of safe and peaceful uses of atomic energy and nuclear technology, and to repeal the Protection From Radiation Act, 1983.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Energy, Food & nutrition, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Radiation Pollution control Energy conservation/energy production Institution Food quality control/food safety Treated food Certification Hazardous waste Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Entry into force notes
The Act shall enter into force on a date to be appointed by the Minister.
Abstract

The Act consists of 79 sections divided into 12 Parts: Preliminary (I); The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (II); Control of the use of ionizing radiation sources and installations (III); Control of radioactivity in foodstuffs (IV); Radiation protection, physical protection, nuclear safety, radioactive waste management and emergency preparedness (V); The control of radiation exposure from natural sources (VI); The control of devices producing non ionizing radiation (VII); The promotion of atomic energy and nuclear technology (VIII); The operations of the Commission relating to radiation protection services (IX); Financial resources of the Commission (X); Miscellaneous provisions (XI); Consequential and transitional provisions (XII).

Full text
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

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Keyword: Pollution control, Packaging/labelling, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Radiation, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Atomic Energy (Radiation Safety in the Mining and Processing of Radioactive Ores) (No. 369 of 2011).

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2011

Keyword: Environmental planning, EIA, Data collection/reporting, Policy/planning, Mining, Exploration, Radiation, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX