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Radiation Safety and Security Act No. 31 of 2020.

Pays/Territoire
Belize
Type du document
Législation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Source d'origine
Gazetted 7 October 2020.
Titre complet
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.
Sujet
Environnement gén., Déchets et substances dangereuses
Mot clé
Certification Mise en application Inspection Institution Commerce international Monitorage Infractions/sanctions Politique/planification Protection de l’environnement Santé publique Radiation Enregistrement Évaluation/gestion des risques Transport/dépôt Gestion des déchets
Aire géographique
Amériques, Amérique Centrale, Amérique latine et Caraïbes, Petits états insulaires en développement
Entry into force notes
This Act shall come into force on such date as the Minister may appoint by Order published in the Gazette.
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
www.nationalassembly.gov.bz