This Act makes provision with respect to the control of and the protection from radiation caused by the use of nuclear energy or technology and establishes for these purposes the Radiation Protection Board. The Board shall, among other things, advise the Minister and authorize the peaceful use of atomic energy and nuclear technology and in particular the production, processing, handling, import, export, possession, storage, use, transport and disposal of radioactive materials and related substances. The Act also establishes a Radiation Protection Inspectorate, provides for the licensing of the production, processing, handling, import, export, possession, storage, use, transport and disposal of radioactive material, radioactive substance or source and the handling and disposal of radioactive waste. It stipulates some general rules for persons licensed to generate, keep or manage radioactive waste.
Botswana · 2006-01-01