The Act amends the Atomic Energy Act in several provisions, the main ones being (i) Section 4, by substituting subsection (1) to redefine the exclusion limits for radioactive materials through specified activity concentration thresholds for unsealed and sealed sources, as well as radionuclides of natural origin, and introducing a maximum average surface contamination clean-up limit for alpha and beta radiation, while also empowering the Minister to grant or confirm exemptions subject to prescribed conditions; (ii) Section 11(1), by expanding licensing restrictions to include the actions “dispose, lend, let, hire, transfer, import,” and inserting a new subsection (2) prohibiting, without a licence or registration, the construction, operation, decommissioning, or closure of mines or ore-processing facilities, as well as any handling of radioactive minerals and nuclear materials including exploration, storage, and transport; (iii) Section 20, by deleting the word “mobile” wherever it appears; (iv) Section 20A, by introducing a requirement for individuals to obtain Commission authorization before providing specified technical services such as personnel dosimetry, environmental monitoring, and nuclear equipment repair, and establishing penalties of a fine, imprisonment, or both, including possible forfeiture of property for non-compliance; (v) Section 24, by replacing the term “mobile devices” with “radiation sources”; (vi) Section 30, by replacing “foodstuff” with “food chain and related commodities,” removing the requirement for a radioactivity analysis certificate where not required by the importing country, and empowering the Commission to conduct random inspections and analyses of food chain commodities; (vii) Section 39, by adding a provision mandating the Commission to implement measures for preventing, detecting, and responding to theft, unauthorized acquisition, illicit trafficking, or sabotage of nuclear and radioactive materials; (viii) Section 45, by adding a requirement for protective actions aimed at reducing existing or unregulated radiation risks in accordance with justification and optimization principles; (ix) Section 72, by deleting subsection (4); and (x) Section 72A, by introducing provisions allowing the Director-General or an authorized representative to compound offences where an accused person admits guilt in writing prior to the commencement of court proceedings.
جمهوريّة تنزانيا المتحدة · 2023-09-29