Decree No. 562 of 2009 of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China laying down the Regulation on Safety Management of Transportation of Radioactive Articles .
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Abstract
This Regulation is formulated in accordance with Law of the People's Republic of China on Prevention and Control of Radioactive Pollution, aiming at strengthening safety management of transportation of radioactive articles, safeguarding human health, protecting environment and promoting development and peaceful utilization of nuclear energy and nuclear technology. The Text consists of 68 Articles divided into 7 Chapters: General provisions; Design of the transport containers for radioactive articles; Manufacturing of the transport containers for radioactive articles; Transportation of radioactive articles; Supervision and inspection; Legal liabilities; Supplementary provisions.
The national nuclear safety authority under the State Council shall be responsible for supervision and management of safe transportation of radioactive articles. The radioactive articles shall be classified into Categories I, II and III according to their characteristics and their extent of potential hazard to human health and environment. Article 4 gives definitions of Categories I, II and III. The design of transport containers for radioactive articles of Category I shall be reported to the national nuclear safety authority for examination and approval before being manufactured for the first time. An entity manufacturing transport containers for radioactive articles of Category I shall apply for a license for manufacturing transport containers for radioactive articles of Category I. The national safety standard for transportation of radioactive articles shall be formulated by the national nuclear safety authority. Radioactive articles shall be transported in containers designated for transportation of such goods. Entities engaged in design and manufacturing of transport containers for radioactive articles shall establish full-fledged responsibility system, tighten quality control and be responsible for their activities.
The national nuclear safety authority under the State Council shall be responsible for supervision and management of safe transportation of radioactive articles. The radioactive articles shall be classified into Categories I, II and III according to their characteristics and their extent of potential hazard to human health and environment. Article 4 gives definitions of Categories I, II and III. The design of transport containers for radioactive articles of Category I shall be reported to the national nuclear safety authority for examination and approval before being manufactured for the first time. An entity manufacturing transport containers for radioactive articles of Category I shall apply for a license for manufacturing transport containers for radioactive articles of Category I. The national safety standard for transportation of radioactive articles shall be formulated by the national nuclear safety authority. Radioactive articles shall be transported in containers designated for transportation of such goods. Entities engaged in design and manufacturing of transport containers for radioactive articles shall establish full-fledged responsibility system, tighten quality control and be responsible for their activities.
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This Regulation enters into force on 1 January 2010.
Repealed
No
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English
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
中华人民共和国国务院令第562号 颁布放射性物品运输安全管理条例。
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