Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 1999.
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Type of law
Regulation
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Date of latest amendment
Abstract
These Regulations implement provisions of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998. The object of the Act is to protect the health and safety of people, and to protect the environment, from the harmful effects of radiation.
The Regulations, among other things: provide rules with respect to controlled apparatus and facilities; prescribe radioactivity levels for nuclear waste storage facilities and nuclear waste disposal facilities; make provisions with respect to the Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council, the Radiation Health Committee and Nuclear Safety Committee established under the Act; and contain rules relative to licences and other matters prescribes by the Act including reporting and inspection for controlled facilities, apparatus and materials.
The Regulations, among other things: provide rules with respect to controlled apparatus and facilities; prescribe radioactivity levels for nuclear waste storage facilities and nuclear waste disposal facilities; make provisions with respect to the Radiation Health and Safety Advisory Council, the Radiation Health Committee and Nuclear Safety Committee established under the Act; and contain rules relative to licences and other matters prescribes by the Act including reporting and inspection for controlled facilities, apparatus and materials.
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Last amendments up to Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Amendment (2017 Measures No. 1) Regulations of 28 June 2017 (F2017L00781). Reprinted as at 1 July 2017.
Repealed
Yes
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No