AustLII Tasmanian Numbered Regulations

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RADIATION PROTECTION REGULATIONS 2006 (S.R. 2006, NO. 37) - REG 20

Disposal into sewer

(1)  A person must not dispose of radioactive material in a sewer unless it is –
(a) an aqueous solution; or
(b) macerated biological matter.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 250 penalty units.
(2)  Before disposing of radioactive material in a sewer, a person must obtain written approval from –
(a) the Director of Public Health; and
(b) the Secretary of the department responsible for administering the Sewers and Drains Act 1954 ; and
(c) the council responsible for the sewer.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 250 penalty units.
(3)  A person must not dispose of radioactive material in a sink unless –
(a) that person ensures that the plumbing leads to a sewer and not to a stormwater drain; and
(b) the radioactive material is –
(i) disposed of through a slow drip system; and
(ii) well diluted by running water; and
(c) reasonable effort is made to prevent splashing.
Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 250 penalty units.



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