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 completAn 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