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Radiation Protection Adjustment Act 2002.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part I, No. 146, 20 August 2002, pp. 1481-1512.
Long title
Federal Act amending the Radiation Protection Act.
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Pollution control Radiation Monitoring Inspection Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Act introduces some major amendments to the Radiation Protection Act (BGBl. No. 227/1969). In particular, the Act rewords Part I on General provisions; Part II on Requirements for authorization and provisions on notification; and adds Part IIIb on Protection against natural radiation sources occurring in working activities. Moreover, an article 361 is added on Sphere of application and implementation of interventions; article 38 on Official control on the part of competent authorities; and article 40 on Transitional provisions.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Amends

Radiation Protection Act.

Legislation | Austria | 1969 (2015)

Keyword: Pollution control, Radiation, Monitoring, Inspection, Data collection/reporting, Offences/penalties, Waste disposal, Waste management, Subsidy/incentive, Authorization/permit, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX