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Measures on the Management of Radiation Environment.

Country/Territory
China
Document type
Regulation
Date
1990
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
EIA Environmental audit Inspection Radiation Pollution control Hazardous waste Waste management
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
These Measures enter into force on 22 June 1990.
Abstract

The purpose of these Measures is to strengthen the supervision and regulation for nuclear facilities, radioisotopes application and the projects associated with radioactive mineral resources application, and to protect the environment. The National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) is responsible for making policies, regulations and standards for radiation environment management and supervising the implementation, and reviewing and approving the environmental impact assessment reports of nuclear installations. Specific tasks for radiation environment management are listed in article 4. All units under operation having projects associated with radiation shall enhance prevention and control of radioactive gas, liquid and solid contaminants, and reduce their production.

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