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Federal Law No. 1 of 2002 regulating the use of radiotion sources as well as protecting against their hazards.

País/Territorio
Emiratos Árabes Unidos
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2002
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Aire y atmósfera
Palabra clave
Radiación Institución Sistema de alerta temprana Derechos/cánones Transporte/depósito Infracciones/sanciones Control de la contaminación
Área geográphica
Medio Oriente, Africa del Norte y Cercano Oriente, Golfo Pérsico
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Resumen

This Law is composed of 19 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Article 2 provides for the establishment of the competent Directorate for controlling and regulating the use of radiation sources as well as protecting the environment against their hazards and dangers. Article 3 provides for the establishment of the Committee for Protection against Radiation. Article 4 defines competencies and duties of the Committee which are to: (a) adopt legislations, regulations and rules for the protection against radiation; (b) express opinions and give technical consultation concerning matters referred to by the Chairman of the Committee; and, (c) adopt emergency plans in order to face radioactive disasters. Article 5 prohibits the following: (a) importation, exportation, transportation, storage, production and circulation of ionizing sources (b) treatment of radioactive wastes; and, (c) installation or construction of radiation sources, laboratories for ionizing sources. Article 6 deals with licences necessary to practice the aforesaid activities. Article 7 defines licence's fees and taxes and article 8 deals with obligations of licencees. Articles 10-15 contain offences and penalties.

Texto completo
Árabe
Página web
www.fea.gov.ae; www.ead.ae