Atomic Energy Act 1973 (Cap. 143). País/Territorio Uganda Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 1973 (2000) Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Laws of Uganda. Título completoAn Act to establish an Atomic Energy Control Board; to make provision for the control of atomic energy and radioactive materials, the protection of the public from dangers arising from the use of materials or devices capable of producing ionizing radiation and for other purposes connected therewith. Materia Aire y atmósfera, Energía Palabra clave Radiación Normas sobre calidad ambiental Control de la contaminación Normas Protección del medio ambiente Conservación de energía/producción de energía Energía nuclear Institución Infracciones/sanciones Área geográphica Africa, Africa Oriental, Naciones en desarrollo sin litoral, Países menos desarrollados Resumen This Act establishes the Atomic Energy Control Board, the Radioisotope Advisory Committee and the Radiation Protection Service and in general provides with respect to safety in relation with nuclear energy. The Board shall make recommendations to the Minister on encouragement and promotion of the use of atomic energy and protection of health and the environment. The Committee shall advise the Board on matters referred to it by the Board. The Act requires a licence to use radioactive material to be obtained from the Board and defines the responsibility of a licence holder. The Radiation Protection Service shall establish standards for and carry out control of exposure to radiation. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.ulii.org