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 titleAn 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