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Legal and Regulatory Framework for Radiation safety in Lithuania

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1 Legal and Regulatory Framework for Radiation safety in Lithuania
IAEA RER/9/111: Establishing a Sustainable National Regulatory Infrastructure for Nuclear and Radiation Safety   Regional Workshop on Drafting Regulations on Radiation Safety Legal and Regulatory Framework for Radiation safety in Lithuania Vaidas Statkus Head of Radiation Protection Supervision and Control Division Radiation Protection Centre IAEA Workshop on Drafting Regulations, 3 Nov-14 Nov 2014 Lithuania

2 Legal framework for safety
Passed by Lithuanian Seimas (Parliament) Approved by the Lithuanian Government at the proposal of the Ministers Approved by Ministers Approved by the Regulatory body Radiation Law Radiation decree Radiation orders or regulations Radiation orders or guides IAEA Workshop on Drafting Regulations, 3 Nov-14 Nov 2014 Lithuania

3 Laws related to Radiation Protection
Law On Radiation Protection (last amended 2011); Law On Radioactive Waste Management (last amended 2011); Law On Nuclear Energy (last amended 2011); Law On Nuclear Safety (last amended 2011); More than 15 other Laws that are connected with Radiation protection IAEA Workshop on Drafting Regulations, 3 Nov-14 Nov 2014 Lithuania

4 Regulations The basic requirements on radiation protection including dose limits are described in Hygiene Regulations HN 73:2001 “BASIC STANDARDS OF RADIATION PROTECTION” which was prepared for implementation of the BSS and European Council Directives 96/29/Euratom and 97/43 Euratom. On the basis of requirements of the above mentioned Laws and these Hygiene Regulations more then 50 regulations were prepared and adopted. IAEA Workshop on Drafting Regulations, 3 Nov-14 Nov 2014 Lithuania

5 Competent Authorities
Radiation Protection Centre (RSC) Main functions and responsibilities: drafting of legislation; authorization; inspections & enforcement; maintenance of State Register; decision support in emergency situations; exposure assessment; radiation protection expertise; public information; international co-operation. State Nuclear Power Safety Inspectorate (VATESI) VATESI performs the functions of: The authority regulating the activities in the nuclear energy area; The supervisory authority; The authority issuing licences, permits or temporary permits; The emergency preparedness authority in the case of a nuclear or radiological accident; The authority representing the interests of the state in international organisations. IAEA Workshop on Drafting Regulations, 3 Nov-14 Nov 2014 Lithuania

6 Overview of the process to establish or revise regulations
Regulations are regularly overviewed and revised based on: New IAEA regulations; EC, HERCA, ICRP, WHO, etc. recommendations and publications; requirements of national legislation. Every year working on 5 – 10 regulations. IAEA Workshop on Drafting Regulations, 3 Nov-14 Nov 2014 Lithuania

7 Challenges Preparation for the IRRS mission in 2016;
Transpose of Basic Safety Standards Directive until 2018. IAEA Workshop on Drafting Regulations, 3 Nov-14 Nov 2014 Lithuania

8 Thank you for your attention
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