ARPANSA - Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

The Code establishes requirements for radiation protection in mining and mineral processing industries and for protection of human health and the environment from the effects of radioactive waste from mining and mineral processing.

Download the Code and Safety Guide

Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Radiation Protection and Radioactive Waste Management in Mining and Mineral Processing (2005) (PDF 492k)

Printed Copies

Printed copies of RPS No. 9 are available for purchase directly from ARPANSA at a cost of AUD$16.50 per copy (incl. GST and postage). Use the Radiation Protection Series Order Form (PDF 57kb) for ordering information and to place an order.

Public Consultation Documents

Public Consultation Draft Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Radiation Protection and Radioactive Waste Management in Mining and Mineral Processing - December 2004 (PDF 480k)

Public Consultation Draft Regulatory Impact Statement for Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Radiation Protection and Radioactive Waste Management in Mining and Mineral Processing - December 2004 (PDF 349)

Summary of Submissions and Responses (PDF 533k)

Final Regulatory Impact Statement for Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Radiation Protection and Radioactive Waste Management in Mining and Mineral Processing - July 2005 (PDF 357k)

National Directory for Radiation Protection - Protocol for Application of Exemption Provisions for Radioactive Material (PDF 39k)

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