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Regulation on detailed terms of establishing restricted areas outside a nuclear facility, with an indication of the restrictions in the use thereof.

Country/Territory
Poland
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Journal of Laws 2002 No. 241 Pos. 2094.
Subject
Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword
Nuclear energy Radiation Pollution control
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Regulation entered into force on 1 January 2003.
Abstract

The present Regulation of the Minister of Environment is composed of seven Paragraphs. A restricted area outside a nuclear facility is established to ensure that the annual effective dose outside that area does not exceed 0.3 mSv in respect of all exposure sources. Restricted areas shall not be used for the following purposes: construction of residential buildings, other structures for permanent accommodation of people, and public utility buildings; farming crop for consumption or animal grazing; conducting business activity not related to the operations of the nuclear facility; in the event of a radiation accident whose consequences may extend beyond the boundaries of the nuclear facility area, access to the restricted area shall be limited strictly to the personnel participating in rescue or repair action.

Full text
English
Website
www.paa.gov.pl

References - Legislation

Implements

Atomic Law.

Legislation | Poland | 2000 (2021)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Radiation, Early warning system, Offences/penalties, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX