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Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security Act 2018 (No. 16 of 2018).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Legal Supplement to the Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 107 of 17 November 2018.
Subject
Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Radiation Institution Pollution control Nuclear energy Hazards EIA Offences/penalties Hazardous waste Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into operation on a day to be fixed by Proclamation.
Abstract

This Act makes provision for the control of ionizing radiation to ensure radiation safety and for this purpose establishes the Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security Authority, sets up a system of licensing for the handling of radioactive material and regulates the generating, management and disposal of radioactive waste. The Authority shall, among other things, regulate and control all radiation sources and practices for the adequate protection of people and the environment against the harmful effects of radiation and for the safety of practices and the security of radioactive sources. It shall cooperate with IAEA in the application of safeguards in accordance with an Agreement between the Republic of Mauritius and IAEA for the application of safeguards in connection with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and establish a State system of accounting for, and control of, nuclear material. It shall also establish and implement, in collaboration with the Mauritius Revenue Authority, a system of control for the import and export of nuclear material and other radioactive material, or any other controlled items. The Authority shall, in coordination with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Centre and other relevant national agencies, develop and maintain a national emergency preparedness and response plan.

Full text
English
Website
mauritiusassembly.govmu.org

References - Legislation

Repeals

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

Legislation | Mauritius | 2003

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Radiation Safety and Nuclear Security (Appeal) Regulations 2019 (G.N. No. 51 of 2019).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2019

Keyword: Radiation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Dispute settlement, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX