Radiation Safety and Security Act No. 31 of 2020. País/Territorio Belice Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2020 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Gazetted 7 October 2020. Título completoAn Act to provide for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear technology; for the establishment of a regulatory body, for that purpose, to be known as the Radiation Safety and Security Office; and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. Materia Medio ambiente gen., Desechos y sustancias peligrosas Palabra clave Certificación Cumplimiento/aplicación Inspección Institución Comercio internacional Monitoreo Infracciones/sanciones Política/planificación Protección del medio ambiente Salud pública Radiación Registro Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Transporte/depósito Gestión de desechos Área geográphica Americas, América Central, América Latina y el Caribe, Pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo Entry into force notes This Act shall come into force on such date as the Minister may appoint by Order published in the Gazette. Resumen The objectives of this Act are to (a) establish a framework to protect the health and safety of people and protect the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation and to allow for the beneficial and peaceful uses of ionizing radiation and its applications; (b) provide for the adequate protection of people and the environment, against the harmful effects of ionizing radiation and for the safety and security of radiation sources; enable Belize to meet its obligations relating to radiation protection, safety, security, and nuclear non-proliferation; and establish and maintain the Office with sufficient independence and to effectively perform the functions and responsibilities set out in this Act. This Act applies in relation to all activities, facilities and practices involving the peaceful use of ionizing radiation conducted in Belize. Texto completo Inglés Página web www.nationalassembly.gov.bz