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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 completo
An 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