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Resolution No 189 of 2016 of Georgian Government on Rules for Handling Radioactive Waste

Country/Territory
Georgia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2016
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Radiation Waste disposal Waste non-domestic sources Waste prevention Hazards Waste management
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Western Asia
Abstract

The Resolution regulates handling of radioactive waste. It consists of 12 articles: Scope of regulation (1); Purposes of the Resolution (2); Definition of terms (3); Creation and classification of radioactive waste (4); Principles and main rules for handling radioactive waste (5); Unified system and main stages of handling radioactive waste (6); Handling radioactive waste in its place of origination (7); Transportation of radioactive waste (8); Processing and conditioning of radioactive waste (9); Storing radioactive waste in storage or landfill of such waste (10); Readiness for radiation accidents and disasters, and corresponding action plan (11); and Decommission of nuclear and radiation objects (12). The rules apply at all stages of handling radioactive waste for the protection of the personnel involved in the activities and the environment.

Full text
Georgian
Website
matsne.gov.ge

References - Legislation

Implements

Law of Georgia on Radioactive Waste (No. 4487-IS of 2015)

Legislation | Georgia | 2015

Keyword: Radiation, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Waste prevention, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX