1. Review of draft radiation protection and safety law and regulations for Antigua and Barbuda
Reviewed by Barbados

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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”.

5. 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.