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Decree on the management of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel.

Country/Territory
Czechia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Collection of Laws No. 266/2019
Subject
Energy, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Radiation Pollution control Hazardous waste Waste disposal Waste management
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
This Decree enters into force on 13 November 2019.
Abstract

This Decree of the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the State Office for Nuclear Safety, which is composed of five paragraphs, lays down, in accordance with Euratom regulations, provisions for ensuring responsible and safe management of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel with a view to prevent both workers and the general public from dangers arising from ionizing radiation. The present Decree establishes: (a) the content of concept of the management of radioactive waste and spent nuclear fuel; (b) the method of evaluation and update of the concept; (c) the method of informing the European Commission on the evaluation and update of the concept.

Full text
Czech
Website
www.zakonyprolidi.cz

References - Legislation

Implements

Atomic Law No. 263/2016.

Legislation | Czechia | 2016

Keyword: Radiation, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Basic legislation, Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX