Radioactive Substances Act 1993 (as applicable in Scotland)
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Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom
environmental protection legislation
radioactive substances regulation
The Radioactive Substances Act 1993 (as applicable in Scotland) is a key piece of environmental legislation that regulates the keeping, use, and disposal of radioactive materials and waste to protect people and the environment.
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom
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environmental protection legislation ⓘ radioactive substances regulation ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
ensure safe management of radioactive substances throughout their lifecycle
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minimise radioactive discharges to air, land and water ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
mobile radioactive apparatus
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radioactive material ⓘ radioactive waste ⓘ |
| appliesToSector |
industrial uses of radioactive materials
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medical uses of radioactive materials ⓘ nuclear industry ⓘ research and educational establishments ⓘ |
| basedOn | earlier UK radioactive substances legislation ⓘ |
| containsProvision |
offences for unauthorised keeping or disposal of radioactive material
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powers of inspection and enforcement ⓘ record‑keeping and information requirements ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| enforcedBy | Scottish Environment Protection Agency NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| geographicScope | territory of Scotland ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
creates criminal penalties for non‑compliance
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sets conditions for storage of radioactive sources ⓘ sets conditions for transport‑related accumulation and disposal of radioactive waste ⓘ |
| hasJurisdiction | Scotland NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasLegalArea |
environmental regulation
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radiation protection ⓘ waste management law ⓘ |
| legislature | Parliament of the United Kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | Radioactive Substances Act 1993 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| policyObjective |
high level of protection for human health
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high level of protection for the environment from radioactive substances ⓘ |
| purpose |
protection of people from ionising radiation risks
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protection of the environment from radioactive contamination ⓘ regulation of accumulation and disposal of radioactive waste ⓘ regulation of keeping and use of radioactive material ⓘ |
| regulatesActivity |
accumulation of radioactive waste
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disposal of radioactive waste ⓘ keeping of radioactive material ⓘ use of radioactive material ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018
NERFINISHED
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Environmental Protection Act 1990 NERFINISHED ⓘ Ionising Radiations Regulations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| requires |
authorisation for accumulation or disposal of radioactive waste
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registration for keeping or using radioactive material in certain circumstances ⓘ |
| shortTitle | Radioactive Substances Act 1993 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Scottish Environment Protection Agency
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Radioactive Substances Act 1993 (as applicable in Scotland)
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