Regulation No. 1394 on the implementation of the Pollution Act with regard to radioactive contamination and radioactive waste.

Subject

Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Recycling/reuse Hazardous substances Hazardous waste Authorization/permit Pollution control Waste management Radiation

Geographical area

Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

Entry into force on 1 January 2011.

Abstract

This Regulation applies to radiation from radioactive substances which are or may be harmless for the environment. This harmful waste must be handled and recycled with care in accordance with Regulation No. 930 of 1 June 2004 (Chapter 16). A list of limits for radioactive waste is listed in Appendix 1. The Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority shall authorize any activity causing radioactive contamination, and shall determine the terms for the prevention of radioactive pollution, in accordance to the Pollution Act's articles 11 and 16.

Full text

Norwegian

Website

www.lovdata.no

References - Legislation

Implements

Pollution Act (No. 6 of 1981).

Legislation | Norway | 1981 (2019)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Basic legislation, EIA, Marine pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Continental shelf, Maritime zone, Liability/compensation, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX