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Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2004.

Country/Territory
Gibraltar (UK)
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Radiation Early warning system Risk assessment/management Offences/penalties Institution
Geographical area
Europe, Mediterranean, North Atlantic, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
These Regulations entered into operation on 13 September 2004.
Abstract

These Regulations, in exercise of the powers conferred upon it by section 2 of the Health Protection (Ionising Radiation) Act 1995, section 23 of the Interpretation and General Clauses Act and of all other enabling powers, and for the purpose of implementing in the law of Gibraltar Council Directive 96/29/EURATOM, are here setting the necessary prevention and risk evaluation provisions in relation to the public information and emergency preparedness principles as regards the radiation (ionizing radiation or release of radioactive material) emergency, which is here defined as a non-routine situation or event involving a radiation source that necessitates prompt action to mitigate serious adverse consequences for human health and safety, quality of life, property or the environment, or a hazard that could give rise to such serious adverse consequences. The Environmental Agency shall provide to the competent authority, upon request and within such reasonable time as may be specified, a copy of the off-site emergency response plan or such parts of the plan as the competent authority may require.

Full text
English
Website
www.gibraltarlaws.gov.gi