| REGULATION OF NATURALLY OCCURRING RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS IN AUSTRALIA. | |
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PMID: 21515621 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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In order to promote uniformity between jurisdictions, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) has developed the National Directory for Radiation Protection, which is a regulatory framework that all Australian governments have agreed to adopt. There is a large and diverse range of industries involved in mining or mineral processing, and the production of fossil fuels in Australia. Enhanced levels of naturally occurring radionuclides can be associated with mineral extraction and processing, other industries (e.g. metal recycling) and some products (e.g. plasterboard). ARPANSA, in conjunction with industry and State regulators, has undertaken a review and assessment of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) management in Australian industries. This review has resulted in guidance on the management of NORM that will be included in the National Directory for Radiation Protection. The first NORM safety guide provides the framework for NORM management and addresses specific NORM issues in oil and gas production, bauxite, aluminium and phosphate industries. Over time further guidance material for other NORM-related industries will be developed. This presentation will provide an overview of the regulatory approach to managing NORM industries in Australia. |
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Cameron Jeffries; Riaz Akber; Andrew Johnston; Brad Cassels |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-4-22 |
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Title: Radiation protection dosimetry Volume: - ISSN: 1742-3406 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-4-25 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8109958 Medline TA: Radiat Prot Dosimetry Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, 390 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, NSW 2010, Australia. |
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