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Radiation Control Act 1990.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
New South Wales
Document type
Legislation
Date
1990 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for the regulation and control of the sale, use, keeping and disposal of radioactive substances and radiation apparatus; to repeal the Radioactive Substances Act 1957 ; and for other purposes.
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Radiation Institution
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

The object of this Act, consisting of 44 sections divided into five Parts and completed by two Schedules, is to secure the protection of persons and the environment from exposure to harmful ionising and non-ionising radiation to the maximum extent that is reasonably practicable. The Act is divided into the following parts: Preliminary; Regulatory controls; Enforcement; Administration and General. For the purpose of supporting decision making of responsible authorities, this Act provides for the constitution and operation of the Radiation Advisory Council.

Full text
English
Website
www.legislation.nsw.gov.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Radiation Control Regulation 2003.

Legislation | Australia | 2003 (2007)

Keyword: Radiation, Institution, Authorization/permit, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radiation Control Regulation 2013.

Legislation | Australia | 2013 (2018)

Keyword: Radiation, Institution, Authorization/permit, Environmental standards, Tax/levy, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Radiation Control Amendment Act 2010.

Legislation | Australia | 2010 (2013)

Keyword: Radiation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX