Decree-Law No. 138/2005 ruling on environmental monitoring system for radioactivity. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Air quality/air pollution Monitoring Surface water Groundwater Hazardous substances Pollution control Radiation Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution Hazardous waste Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Decree-Law enters into force the day after its publication. Abstract This Decree-law, composed of 13 articles and two Annexes, establishes the environmental monitoring system for radioactivity. In particular, it rules on the sampling means, types of measurements, minimum requirements and standards for radioactivity control in air, water and ground. Particular attention is devoted to national reporting requirements and to information duties to European Commission. Full text Portuguese