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RADIATION PROTECTION AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 2022 - REG 15

15—Transport of radioactive material

        (1)         For the purposes of section 21(2)(a) of the Act, the following circumstances are prescribed:

            (a)         circumstances in which an individual transports radioactive material in respect of which the individual—

                  (i)         holds a radiation use licence authorising the use or handling of the radioactive material; and

                  (ii)         is not required under the Act to hold a radiation management licence authorising possession of the radioactive material;

            (b)         any other circumstances determined by the Minister by notice in the Gazette.

        (2)         For the purposes of section 21(2)(b) of the Act, a class of persons determined by the Minister by notice in the Gazette is a prescribed class of persons.

        (3)         For the purposes of section 21(2)(b) of the Act, the following classes of radioactive materials are prescribed:

            (a)         radioactive material that is, or is contained in, an excepted package;

            (b)         radioactive material that is contained within the body of a person or animal (whether living or dead);

            (c)         any other radioactive material to which the Transport Code does not apply;

            (d)         radioactive elements or compounds that are present as a contaminant on the surface of an object, device or thing where—

                  (i)         the total prescribed concentration of the radioactive elements or compounds when averaged over an area of 300 cm² does not exceed—

                        (A)         in respect of beta and gamma emitters and low toxicity alpha emitters—4 Bq/cm²; and

                        (B)         in respect of any other alpha emitters—0.4 Bq/cm²; and

                  (ii)         the total activity of the radioactive elements or compounds does not exceed the prescribed amount as determined under regulation 8(2);

            (e)         any other class of radioactive material determined by the Minister by notice in the Gazette.



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