These Regulations are made pursuant to the powers under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 as modified by the Powers Regulations and make provision in England for Part 2A to have effect with modifications for the purpose of the identification and remediation of radioactive contaminated land other than in circumstances where the operator of a nuclear installation is liable under the Nuclear Installations Act 1965, or in related circumstances. The Regulations also carry into effect Articles 48 and 53 of Council Directive 1996/29/Euratom laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · 2006-05-17