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Radioactive Waste Management Act.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Waste disposal Waste management Hazardous waste Policy/planning Inspection Research Transport/storage Institution Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to prevent hazards arising from radioactive waste and to contribute to public safety and environmental conservation by providing for matters necessary for the safe and efficient management of radioactive waste. In particular, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy shall establish a master plan for radioactive waste management to ensure the safe and efficient management of radioactive waste. Article 13 deals with transfer of radioactive waste and article 18 provides for the establishment of the Korea Radioactive Waste Management Agency. This Agency shall undertake the following: 1) Radioactive waste management services; 2) Business entrusted by the Government pursuant to this Act or any other statutes; 3) Other business stipulated by the articles of incorporation of the Agency as necessary to achieve the objectives of its establishment.

Full text
English
Website
www.klri.re.kr