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National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute Act, 2008 (No. 53 of 2008).

Country/Territory
South Africa
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette, No. 31786 of 9 January 2009, pp. 1-14.
Long title
An Act to provide for the establishment of a National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute in order to manage radioactive waste disposal on a national basis; to provide for its functions and for the manner in which it is to be managed; to regulate its staff matters; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Institution Radiation Hazardous waste Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into operation on a date specified by the President by Proclamation in the Gazette.
Abstract

This Act establishes the National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute as a public body, defines its functions and powers and provides rules relative to the control of the disposal of radioactive waste.

Full text
English
Website
www.polity.org.za