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Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982.

Country/Territory
Australia
Territorial subdivision
South Australia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1982 (2010)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the control of activities related to radioactive substances and radiation apparatus, and for protecting the environment and the health of people against the harmful effects of radiation; and for other purposes.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Mineral resources
Keyword
Radiation Institution Authorization/permit Mining Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia and the Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Indian Ocean, Oceania, South Pacific
Abstract

This Act aims at protecting the environment and human health from the adverse effects of radiations. The Act establishes and regulates the Radiation Protection Committee and provides for licensing related to the mining, milling and handling of radioactive substances and to operate radiation apparatus.

Full text
English
Website
www6.austlii.edu.au

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Radiation Protection and Control (Transport of Radioactive Substances) Regulations 2003.

Legislation | Australia | 2003

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX