Radiation legislation consultation
Consultation is now open on the draft Radiation Protection and Control Bill 2018.
The current Radiation Protection and Control Act 1982 regulates activities involving radiation sources and provides for the protection of people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation.
The Act regulates radiation use across a number of industries, including industrial processing, mining and petroleum operations, medical and health care, and educational facilities.
However, it has not been updated substantially since it took effect 36 years ago, and in that time technologies that use radiation have moved forward considerably.
The draft Bill provides updates that aim to improve the security of radioactive material and better regulate exposure to radiation in the community.
The Bill will ultimately replace the Act, bringing the regulation of radiation in SA into line with current international best practice.
As part of the consultation process, the Environment Protection Authority is engaging with a range of stakeholders, including industry bodies, professional associations, environmental advocacy groups and government agencies.
The consultation closes on 15 February 2019.
Find further information on the Bill and information on how to make a submission here.
