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Order No. 986 of the Ministry of Internal Affairs validating Methodology of evaluation of radiation and chemical conditions.

Country/Territory
Ukraine
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen.
Keyword
Radiation Risk assessment/management Hazardous substances Hazards Data collection/reporting Access-to-information
Geographical area
Black Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Methodology establishes the procedure for assessment of radiation and chemical conditions in the event of a threat and the occurrence of emergencies related to the release of radioactive and hazardous chemicals during peacetime and during a special period. Radiation and chemical surveillance are carried out to provide Unified state system for prevention and response to emergencies management authorities with timely information on the contamination of the environment with radioactive and hazardous chemicals for decision-making on emergency response related to the release of radioactive and hazardous chemicals. Radiation and chemical supervision must ensure: (a) maximum coverage of the population; (b) prompt collection, compilation and processing of information on radiation and chemical conditions in the event of a threat and emergencies related to the release of radioactive and hazardous chemicals; (c) qualified analysis and evaluation of radiation and chemical conditions to make decisions on the implementation of public protection measures.

Full text
Ukrainian
Website
zakon.rada.gov.ua