Review of draft radiation protection and safety law and regulations for Antigua and Barbuda Reviewed by Barbados
Comments on Subsections Articles Comments Purpose Kept Scope Itemised, will assist in clarity Definitions Re-insert the definition of optimization whether in the Act or in the Regulations. It is one of the fundamental principles of safety required for authorisation to be granted.
Review of Articles Articles Comments 5, 6, 7, 9-15, 17-40, 42-103, Provisions generally kept 8 It might be useful to make provision for inspectors to have assistance from an expert, if necessary
Review of Articles Articles Comments 16 Re-insert provision that exemptions shall not be granted for practices which are not justified. 19 The reporting requirements in this provision pertain to radioactive sources. Re-insert the provision that “Licencees shall submit reports regarding radioactive waste”.
Review of Articles Articles Comments 41 Re-insert provision pertaining to the assessment of occupational exposure on the basis of workplace monitoring. It provides an alternative basis for assessing exposure, where individual monitoring cannot be used.