Protection from Radiation Act, 1983 (No. 5 of 1983). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Legislation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to establish the National Radiation Commission and to provide for its functions in relation to the control of the use of radioactive material and for other matters connected with the protection of person from harm resulting from ionizing radiation Subject Air & atmosphere, Energy, Water, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Radiation Institution Policy/planning Pollution control Energy conservation/energy production Nuclear energy Special fund Hazardous waste Waste management Freshwater pollution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act establishes the National Radiation Commission, the Radiation Protection Advisory Committee and the National Radiation Protection Fund and makes provision for the control of use of radioactive material and the protection from radiation in general. Full text English Website polis.parliament.go.tz