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National Radioactive Waste Management Act 2012 (No. 29).

Country/Territory
Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision in relation to the selection of a site for, and the establishment and operation of, a radioactive waste management facility, and for related purposes.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Radiation Pollution control Hazardous waste Zoning
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 4 April 2012.
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 40 sections divided into seven Parts and completed by two Schedules, provides measures in relation to the selection of a site for, and the establishment and operation of, a radioactive waste management facility. The object of this Act is to provide for: a) the selection of a site for a radioactive waste management facility on voluntarily nominated land in Australia; b) the establishment and operation of such a facility on the selected site; to ensure that radioactive waste generated, possessed or controlled by the Commonwealth or a Commonwealth entity is safely and securely managed.

Full text
English
Website
www.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Repeals

Commonwealth Radioactive Waste Management Act 2005.

Legislation | Australia | 2005 (2006)

Keyword: Waste disposal, Waste management, Radiation, Pollution control, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX