South Australian Numbered Regulations

RADIATION PROTECTION AND CONTROL REGULATIONS 2022 (NO 92 OF 2022) - REG 69

69—Matters to be taken into account by Minister in deciding application for approval

The Minister may grant or refuse an application for approval to dispose of an unsealed radioactive material or a sealed radioactive source and, in deciding whether to grant or refuse such an application, must have regard to the following matters:

            (a)         the nature of the material or source;

            (b)         the activity of the material or source;

            (c)         whether the material or source may be safely disposed of;

            (d)         whether the method of disposal proposed by the applicant is appropriate;

            (e)         whether the place at which it is proposed to dispose of the material or source is appropriate;

            (f)         whether the proposed disposal will adversely affect the health of any person, any class of person or members of the public generally;

            (g)         whether the proposed disposal is appropriate having regard to the radiation protection principle and the principles of ecologically sustainable development.