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Resolution No. 535 of 2004 defining the hazardous substances with ionized radiation.

Country/Territory
Egypt
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No.18, 26 January 2005, 16 pp.
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Authorization/permit Radiation Pollution control Hazardous waste Waste management
Geographical area
Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on 27 January 2005.
Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 13 articles and 3 lists. Article 1 defines the names and terms of hazardous substances indicated in List 1. The substances included in the attached Lists 1, 2 and 3, which cause ionizing radiation, are to be considered hazardous substances (art. 2). The circulation, trade and use of the aforementioned substances are subject to the authorization by the Atomic Energy Agency (art. 3). The authorization shall be issued by the Head of the Atomic Energy Agency with a validity of one year renewable (art. 4). Article 5 deals with the requirements and conditions necessary for the issuance of the aforementioned authorization. Article 6 illustrates the requirements and conditions necessary for the revocation of authorizations. Article 8 defines the fees for the issuance of the licence. Transgressors and violators of these provisions shall have six months from the date of publication of this Resolution to settle their position (art. 12).

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