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Radiation Protection (Licensing and Registration) Regulations 2017 (GN No. 153 of 2017).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 76 of 12 August 2017.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Energy, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control Radiation Nuclear energy Registration Hazardous waste Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Minister under section 24 of the Radiation Protection Act, concern application for and grant of a licence to engage in a practice, own a radiation source, or manage and dispose of any radioactive waste made pursuant to section 11(3) or 12(1) of the Act. “Practice” means an activity that introduces additional sources of exposure, or extends exposure to additional people, from an existing source, so as to increase the exposure or the likelihood of exposure of people or the number of people exposed. An Application shall be submitted to the Radiation Protection Authority accompanied by such safety assessment as the Authority may determine. No person shall use a sealed source or radiation generator unless the radiation source is registered with the Authority.

Full text
English
Website
supremecourt.intnet.mu

References - Legislation

Implements

Radiation Protection Act 2003 (No. 46 of 2003).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2003

Keyword: Radiation, Institution, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Radiation Protection (Registration of Radiation Sources and Facilities) Regulations 2009 (GN No. 141 of 2009).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2009

Keyword: Radiation, Institution, Registration, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Radiation Protection (Licensing of Radiation Practices) Regulations 2013 (GN No. 256 of 2013).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2013

Keyword: Radiation, Pollution control, Authorization/permit, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX