establish a framework to protect the health and safety of people and protect the environment from the harmful effects of ionising radiation while allowing for the safe and beneficial use of ionising radiation; and

enable New Zealand to meet its international obligations relating to radiation protection, radiation safety and security, and nuclear non-proliferation, including (but not limited to) its obligations under—

any radioactive material listed in the first column of Schedule 2 if the radioactive material—

any irradiating apparatus.

the New Zealand Nuclear Free Zone, Disarmament, and Arms Control Act 1987; or

the Nuclear-Test-Ban Act 1999; or

the Atomic Energy Act 1945; or

any regulations made under an Act referred to in paragraphs (a) to (c).

ensure the safe placement and containment of the radiation source while it is stored or used; and

minimise the likelihood of any accident, incident, or emergency that is caused wholly or partly by, or involves, the radiation source; and

plan for action to be taken to respond to and mitigate the consequences of—

the purpose of the dealing is to enable the source to be serviced or repaired or otherwise made fit for its intended purpose; and

the person holds a use licence or satisfies the requirements of this Act for dealing with a radiation source without an authorisation.

unauthorised access to the radiation source or to the place where the radiation source is stored or used:

the loss or theft of the radiation source:

sabotage of the radiation source:

the unauthorised transfer or unauthorised removal of the radiation source:

any unauthorised act through the use of the radiation source.

manufacture, possess, manage, or control a radiation source without a source licence:

use a radiation source without a use licence:

import or export radioactive material without a consent.

be made to the Director; and

contain the prescribed information; and

be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

the transport of a radiation source:

the temporary custody of a radiation source by a person other than the holder of the source licence if—

for the performance of any prescribed activity involving a radiation source by a person authorised by regulations; or

where the use of the radiation source is authorised by a source licence under section 17(2); or

where the use of the radiation source is in accordance with section 21(4)(a) or (b).

authorises a person to manage and control a radiation source regardless of whether the person owns or has physical possession of the radiation source; and

may authorise a person to—

may apply to 1 or more radiation sources.

the fundamental requirements that apply to the radiation source; and

the requirements of this Act, regulations, and the codes of practice.

identify any risks of adverse effects on people or the environment that may be caused by—

identify any risks involved in transporting the radiation source; and

identify mechanisms to—

if required by the Director, set out the steps that the applicant will take to—

address any matter that the Director considers should be addressed (for example, how the radiation source is to be transported and how and where the radiation source is to be used or stored); and

be in the prescribed form (if any).

the Director is satisfied that—

the Director has approved any radiation safety plan submitted by the applicant; and

the Director considers that granting the source licence is appropriate and justified.

the type of radiation source that the person is authorised to manufacture, possess, or control:

the permitted uses of the radiation source:

the place (or places) at which the radiation source may be held or stored:

information that must be disclosed to other agencies regarding the radiation source.

the Director has received, to his or her satisfaction, assurances from the applicant that the applicant will comply with New Zealand’s international obligations referred to in section 3(b); and

either—

the holder must ensure that the radiation source is properly maintained and stored; and

the holder must ensure that appropriate security arrangements are in place to avoid accidental or malicious use of the radiation source; and

the holder must not abandon the radiation source; and

the holder must comply with the radiation safety requirements.

notify the Director as soon as practicable; and

take steps to mitigate the effects of the incident, including, as appropriate, limiting access to the affected area; and

provide appropriate clothing; and

ensure that any person who has been exposed to radiation is provided with appropriate information; and

comply with any other steps as required by the Director or prescribed by regulations (if any).

the use of radiation emitting from the radiation source:

causing the radiation source to emit radiation:

if the radiation source is radioactive material, administering, injecting, or implanting the material into a person, animal, plant, or thing.

use the radiation source under the direct supervision of an authorised person; or

use the radiation source under the written instructions of an authorised person if—

contain procedures for the safe use of the radiation source; and

comply with the fundamental requirements; and

be recorded by the authorised person in accordance with section 35.

the person who holds the use licence for the radiation source; or

a person who is authorised by regulations to perform a prescribed activity involving the radiation source.

the proposed use of the radiation source does not present a significant risk to the health or safety of people or to the environment; and

the proposed use of the radiation source is appropriate and justified; and

the applicant has the appropriate training, qualifications, and experience; and

the applicant is a suitable person to hold the licence.

the type of radiation source that may be used; and

the uses of the radiation source, including any practices that may be carried out that involve the radiation source; and

the places at which the radiation source may be used.

the Minister approves the licence; or

the Director is authorised under section 78 to approve the licence.

the holder of a use licence; and

any person who uses a radiation source in accordance with section 21(4)(a) or (b).

the applicant is a suitable person to hold the consent; and

the proposed import or export does not present a significant risk to the health or safety of people or to the environment; and

the proposed import or export is appropriate and justified; and

the proposed import or export is consistent with the purposes of this Act.

restrictions on the type and quantity of radioactive material that may be imported or exported; and

restrictions relating to the date by which the importation or exportation must take place.

the Director has received, to his or her satisfaction, assurances from the applicant that the applicant will comply with New Zealand’s international obligations referred to in section 3(b); and

either—

ensure that appropriate security arrangements are in place to prevent or avoid accidental or malicious use of the radiation source; and

comply with the radiation safety requirements.

notify the Director as soon as practicable; and

take steps to mitigate the effects of the incident, including, as appropriate, limiting access to the affected area; and

provide appropriate clothing; and

ensure that any person who has been exposed to radiation is provided with appropriate information; and

comply with any other steps required by the Director or prescribed by regulations (if any).

it is earlier renewed, suspended, or cancelled; or

section 28(6) applies.

the holder of the authorisation has failed to comply with any of the radiation safety requirements:

the authorisation was obtained improperly:

the holder of the authorisation has failed to comply with a compliance order:

the holder of the authorisation has been convicted of an offence against this Act:

there would be a risk to the health or safety of people or to the environment if the authorisation were not suspended, varied, or cancelled:

there would be a risk to the security of the radiation source if the authorisation were not suspended, varied, or cancelled:

the holder of the authorisation has ceased to hold a qualification, or meet other criteria, that formed the basis on which the authorisation was granted:

the holder of the authorisation has persistently or repeatedly compromised radiation safety:

the holder of the authorisation has ceased working under the authorisation:

the holder of the authorisation has failed to register a controlled radiation source in accordance with section 31.

be made to the Director; and

contain the prescribed information; and

be accompanied by the prescribed fee.

the reasons for granting the original authorisation still apply; or

there are other reasons that—

the applicant must apply for the renewal of the approval for that plan; and

the Director may—

the application for renewal; and

the prescribed fee; and

all necessary supporting information.

any irradiating apparatus:

any sealed radioactive material:

any nuclear material (whether sealed or unsealed):

any unsealed radioactive material of a kind that regulations require to be registered.

to help the Director to ascertain and monitor the location of controlled radiation sources; and

to facilitate the exercise of the compliance, assessment, and enforcement functions and powers of the Director; and

to support emergency preparedness and responses.

before dealing with the radiation source, register the radiation source with the Director; and

comply with requirements for registration that are prescribed in regulations (if any); and

after registration of the radiation source, notify the Director as soon as possible—

a description of the radiation source:

changes in the location of the radiation source as notified under section 31(c)(i):

the name and contact address of the person who has management or control of the radiation source:

if applicable, the nature of the authorisation and the date that the authorisation was granted, renewed, or varied:

if the radiation source is covered by an exemption set out in regulations, the nature of that exemption:

any other information that may be required by the Director or by regulations.

records or shares information electronically or by other means; and

permits the recorded information to be readily inspected or reproduced in a usable form; and

permits the recorded information to be accessed by electronic means, including (without limitation) by means of remote logon access.

for a purpose specified in section 30(3)(a) to (c); or

if it is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to the health or safety of people or to the environment; or

if it is necessary to avoid prejudice to the maintenance of the law (including the prevention, detection, investigation, prosecution, and punishment of offences); or

for a purpose authorised by the Privacy Commissioner under section 30 of the Privacy Act 2020; or

if the information from the search is needed to plan for responses to any emergency.

the Director-General; or

an enforcement officer; or

a person approved by the board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand; or

a person approved by the Director.

keep records that contain sufficient information to enable the Director to ascertain whether the person is complying with the radiation safety requirements; and

ensure that the records are made available to the Director when requested.

the steps taken to ensure compliance with the radiation safety requirements; and

any analysis undertaken or management or emergency management plans prepared by the person to assist him or her in complying with his or her duties under this Act; and

the monitoring of steps taken to ensure compliance with the radiation safety requirements; and

any complaints relating to the activity to which the authorisation relates that are received from any person, and the actions taken in relation to those complaints.

the nature and quantity of any radioactive material that is held; and

the nature and quantity of any radioactive material that is imported, exported, or proposed to be imported or exported, and the dates and times (including expected dates and times) of each export or import of radioactive material; and

the place where the radioactive material is held; and

the site plans of the place where the radioactive material is held, except where it is held in a Customs controlled area; and

any radioactive waste associated with the radioactive material (regardless of whether the radioactive material is held, imported, or exported).

the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and

any agency inside or outside New Zealand.

to perform the functions and duties, and exercise the powers, of enforcement officers conferred by this Act; or

to perform particular functions or duties, or exercise particular powers, whether conferred on enforcement officers by this Act or delegated by the Director.

specify the functions, duties, and powers of the holder; and

be in the prescribed form; and

bear the photograph and signature of the holder; and

contain any other particulars that may be prescribed.

monitoring compliance with the radiation safety requirements; or

monitoring compliance with New Zealand’s international obligations referred to in section 3(b); or

monitoring compliance with any compliance order; or

investigating and reporting on any complaints made to the Director in respect of any matter to which this Act applies.

any place in which the officer reasonably believes a radiation source is located or is used for providing radiation services; and

any place that the officer reasonably suspects—

the security and defence of New Zealand; or

the international relations of the Government of New Zealand.

inspect any item reasonably believed to be a radiation source (an item):

take samples or measurements of any thing reasonably believed to involve a radiation source:

record, by any means, any thing, process, or situation reasonably believed to involve a radiation source:

check the functioning and calibration of instruments and measuring equipment associated with the item:

install and use equipment required for the measurement, surveillance, calibration, or containment of the item:

take possession of and remove any equipment or device inspected:

take possession of and remove any radiation source:

inspect any document that is found in the place and that is believed on reasonable grounds to relate to a radiation source (whether in the place or elsewhere):

take or make copies of, or copies of extracts from, any document inspected and, for that purpose,—

the officer must, within 5 working days after taking the thing, give the occupier of the place written notice of the thing taken, the reason for taking the thing, and where the thing will be kept; or

the officer must, within 20 working days after taking the thing, give the person in charge of the place written notice that states—

any constable or international inspector; and

any assistants necessary in the circumstances.

monitoring compliance with the radiation safety requirements; or

monitoring compliance with New Zealand’s international obligations referred to in section 3(b); or

monitoring compliance with any compliance order; or

ascertaining whether the place concerned—

any person who holds an authorisation under this Act or any person acting under that person’s supervision; or

any person who is exempted by regulations from the requirement to hold a use licence or any person acting under that person’s supervision; or

any person who the officer reasonably believes possesses or uses a radiation source.

the officer believes the person is not complying with the radiation safety requirements; or

the officer believes on reasonable grounds that—

may require the person to cease anything being done, or prohibit the person from commencing anything to be done, by or on behalf of that person that the enforcement officer believes—

may require the person to do something that the enforcement officer believes is—

comply with the order within the time specified in the order; and

pay all the costs and expenses of complying with the order, unless the order directs otherwise.

the name of the person to whom it is addressed; and

the reasons for the order; and

the actions required to be taken or ceased or not undertaken; and

the period within which the actions must be taken or cease (which must be a period that is reasonable in the circumstances); and

the consequences of not obeying the order; and

the name and address of the person who served the order; and

any other information required by regulations.

to the health or safety of people or to the environment; or

posed by the safety or security of the radiation source.

is in the possession of a person who does not hold an authorisation for the radiation source; or

is evidence of the commission of an offence under this Act or the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002.

is being, or is to be, exported without consent under this Act; or

has been imported without consent under this Act.

store the radiation source seized under this section safely and securely in order to minimise any risk to people and the environment; and

ensure that the storage of the radiation source complies with the radiation safety requirements; and

take steps to render the radiation source harmless.

may store or dispose of the radiation source seized under this section in any manner that the Director considers appropriate in the circumstances; but

if the radiation source is seized under subsection (2)(b), the Director may dispose of it only after the completion of any proceedings that relate to the radiation source.

any person who, in failing to comply with a provision of this Act, caused or was likely to have caused the immediate risk referred to in subsection (1); or

the person described in subsection (2)(a); or

the person who committed the offence under this Act or the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002.

in any manner that he or she considers appropriate, take steps to remedy any adverse effects or damage associated with the radiation source, including remediation of a site associated with the source (remediation); and

recover the costs of any remediation from a person referred to in subsection (6).

the material—

the return of the material is consistent with New Zealand’s international obligations; and

the Director is satisfied with the arrangements, if any, for the recovery of all or some of the costs of the return.

a decision to grant an authorisation:

a decision to impose conditions or a particular condition on an authorisation:

a decision to decline an authorisation:

a decision to suspend, vary, or cancel an authorisation:

a decision to issue a compliance order:

a decision to impose conditions or a particular condition on a compliance order.

must be brought to the District Court by way of notice of appeal in accordance with the rules of court; and

must be lodged within 20 working days after notice of the decision is communicated to the appellant, or within any further time that a District Court Judge allows on application made before or after the period expires.

must state its reasons for the direction; and

may, as it thinks just, give any other directions in relation to the matter referred back for reconsideration.

must reconsider the matter; and

in doing so, must—

may confirm, reverse, or modify the decision appealed against; and

may make any other decision that the Director could have made.

any part of a decision not appealed against; or

any decision not appealed against.

the Director has reasonable grounds to believe there is a radiation danger; and

a state of emergency is not in force under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002; and

the radiation danger is not being dealt with under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017; and

the Police are not exercising any emergency management powers in response to the radiation danger.

subsection (1)(c) does not apply if the employee, volunteer, or contractor of Fire and Emergency New Zealand who is in control of the emergency and an enforcement officer jointly decide that the provision does not apply:

subsection (1)(d) does not apply if the member of the Police in control of the emergency and an enforcement officer jointly decide that the provision does not apply.

comes into force at the time and date on which the declaration is made; and

expires, subject to subsection (5), at the end of 10 days; and

may, subject to subsection (5), be extended by the Director for a further 10 days; and

may be terminated before its expiry by the Director at a time and date specified by the Director.

the officer has reasonable grounds to believe there is a radiation danger; and

a state of emergency is not in force under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002; and

the radiation danger is not being dealt with under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017; and

the Police are not exercising any emergency management powers in response to the radiation danger.

subsection (1)(c) does not apply if the employee, volunteer, or contractor of Fire and Emergency New Zealand who is in control of the emergency and an enforcement officer jointly decide that the provision does not apply:

subsection (1)(d) does not apply if the member of the Police in control of the emergency and an enforcement officer jointly decide that the provision does not apply.

identifying himself or herself to any people in the vicinity; and

stating his or her authority to exercise emergency powers; and

announcing the nature of the emergency and specifying the area to which the declaration applies.

48 hours after the time of declaration:

when a state of emergency is declared under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002:

when the radiation emergency is managed under the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017:

when the Police exercise their emergency management powers in response to the emergency.

enter a place at any time—

require a person to undergo non-invasive radioactivity testing if the officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person—

exercise 1 or more of the powers set out in section 37:

exercise 1 or more of the powers set out in section 46:

direct a person to stop an activity that may be contributing to the radiation danger:

request, either orally or in writing, a person to take action to prevent or limit the extent of the radiation danger:

direct a person to leave a place that is in the vicinity of the radiation danger:

direct a person to refrain from entering the vicinity of the radiation danger:

requisition property for use in responding to the radiation danger:

destroy property or anything else in order to prevent or limit the extent of the radiation danger:

secure the site for up to 24 hours after the radiation danger or state of emergency has ceased.

a state of emergency is in force under the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002; and

the Director of Civil Defence Emergency Management or a Controller (within the meaning of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002)—

within or outside the declared radiation emergency area or the area in which the radiation danger is located; and

only to the extent that those powers are reasonably necessary to eliminate or reduce the extent of the damage caused by the radiation danger.

if the enforcement officer is a member of the Police, out of money appropriated by Parliament for the purpose; or

if the enforcement officer was appointed under section 36, by the Director; or

in any other case, by the organisation whose chief executive appointed the enforcement officer.

a person’s entitlement to compensation under this section:

the amount of compensation:

the liability of the Crown, or any other person or organisation, to pay compensation.

in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $100,000; or

in the case of a person or an organisation other than an individual, to a fine not exceeding $500,000.

were caused by or on behalf of the person; or

relate to any land of which the person is the owner or the occupier.

in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $100,000; or

in the case of a person or an organisation other than an individual, to a fine not exceeding $500,000.

application for an authorisation or a renewal of an authorisation; or

radiation safety plan submitted to the Director.

in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $50,000; or

in the case of a person or an organisation other than an individual, to a fine not exceeding $250,000.

in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $50,000; or

in the case of a person or an organisation other than an individual, to a fine not exceeding $250,000.

in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $20,000; or

in the case of a person or an organisation other than an individual, to a fine not exceeding $100,000.

in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $20,000; or

in the case of a person or an organisation other than an individual, to a fine not exceeding $100,000.

in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $50,000; or

in the case of a person or an organisation other than an individual, to a fine not exceeding $250,000.

in response to a question by an enforcement officer under section 40, fails to provide an answer or provides a false or misleading answer:

in response to a request under section 41, fails to provide information or provides false or misleading information:

alters, conceals, or destroys a document or information, contrary to section 35(1) and (2) or any other applicable requirement of this Act.

in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $50,000; or

in the case of a person or an organisation other than an individual, to a fine not exceeding $250,000.

any power or function under section 57; or

any other power or function under this Act.

in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $100,000; or

in the case of a person or an organisation other than an individual, to a fine not exceeding $500,000.

in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $50,000; or

in the case of a person or an organisation other than an individual, to a fine not exceeding $250,000.

in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $100,000; or

in the case of a person or an organisation other than an individual, to a fine not exceeding $500,000.

in the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $50,000; or

in the case of a person or an organisation other than an individual, to a fine not exceeding $250,000.

the commission of the offence was due to—

the defendant took all reasonable steps to avoid the commission of the offence or offences of the same kind.

a body corporate is charged with an offence against this Act for an act or omission of a director, an employee, or an agent:

a principal is charged with an offence against this Act for an act or omission of an agent:

an individual is charged with an offence against this Act for an act or omission of an employee or agent.

were caused by or on behalf of the person; or

relate to any land of which the person is the owner or the occupier.

must act independently of the Director-General; but

is subject to any general policy directions given by the Minister that—

give notice of the decision to any authorities or agencies or any representative of those authorities or agencies that, in the Director’s opinion, ought to be notified and are likely to have an interest in the subject matter of the decision; and

if the Director thinks appropriate, include in the notice the reasons for the decision.

may be made subject to any conditions that the Director thinks appropriate:

may be made generally or in any particular case:

does not affect or prevent the performance of any function or duty, or the exercise of any power, by the Director:

does not affect the responsibility of the Director for the actions of any delegate acting under the delegation.

is, in the absence of proof to the contrary, presumed to be acting in accordance with the terms of the delegation; and

must produce evidence of his or her authority to do so, if reasonably requested to do so.

written notice to the delegate; or

any other method provided for in the delegation.

at least 2 members who, in the Minister’s opinion, have appropriate knowledge, expertise, or interest in radiation and nuclear safety; and

at least 2 members who, in the Minister’s opinion, have appropriate knowledge and experience in the use of radiation and radiation sources; and

at least 1 lay member.

provide advice to the Director and the Minister on general matters relating to or affecting radiation safety and standards relating to radiation safety; and

advise and make recommendations to—

provide advice as requested on any matter relating to radiation safety referred to it by the Minister, the Director-General, or the Director.

a person who deals with a radiation source must comply with in order to comply with the fundamental requirements; and

are appropriate to the level of risk posed by—

it is not practicable in the circumstances for the person to comply with the provision; and

compliance with the fundamental requirement to which the provision relates can be achieved in another way.

the date on which it comes into force; and

the fundamental requirement to which it relates; and

the scope of the code of practice.

review each code of practice at least once every 5 years; and

before reviewing a code of practice, consult any person who the Director reasonably considers is likely to be affected by the review.

providing for, subject to subsection (4), exemptions from any provision in subpart 2 or 3 of Part 1 in respect of—

imposing conditions on any exemptions provided for under paragraph (a):

prescribing, in accordance with subsection (2), any material as a source material or a special fissionable material:

prescribing requirements relating to the duties of source licence holders in incidents involving unintended loss of, release of, or exposure to any radiation source:

prescribing requirements for radiation safety plans:

prescribing requirements relating to radiation emergencies:

prescribing information that must be included in—

authorising, for the purpose of section 16(a), a person to perform an activity or a class of activity prescribed under paragraph (i):

prescribing, for the purpose of section 16(a), activities or classes of activities involving a radiation source that may be performed by a person authorised under paragraph (h):

prescribing the manner in which radiation sources must be marked or labelled:

prescribing requirements for signage of radiation sources:

prescribing maximum periods for which authorisations may be granted, and different periods may be prescribed for—

prescribing controls to avoid or mitigate adverse effects on the environment caused by a radiation source:

prescribing controls to avoid or mitigate illness or injury to people or damage to the environment or chattels caused by a radiation source:

prohibiting or restricting the use of a radiation source:

specifying unsealed radioactive materials that must be registered under section 31:

prescribing requirements for registration of a controlled radiation source.

the fees payable by a person applying for an authorisation or renewal of an authorisation:

the method by which the fees are to be calculated:

exemptions from or refunds of the whole or any part of any fee.

prescribe different fees or methods of calculation of fees in respect of different classes or types of authorisation, or on the basis of the level of risk posed by a radiation source or on any other differential basis:

enable, in accordance with subsections (3) to (5), the recovery of the direct or indirect costs of the Ministry in verifying compliance by holders of authorisations with the radiation safety requirements.

equity, in that funding for a particular function, power, or service (or a particular class of function, power, or service) should generally, and to the extent practicable, be sourced from the users or beneficiaries of the relevant functions, powers, or services at a level commensurate with their use of or benefit from the function, power, or service:

efficiency, in that the allocation of costs should generally be allocated and recovered in order to ensure that maximum benefits are delivered at minimum cost:

justifiability, in that costs should generally be recovered to meet only the actual and reasonable costs (including indirect costs) of the provision of or exercise of the relevant function, power, or service:

transparency, in that costs should generally be identified, and allocated as closely as practicable to, tangible service provision in the recovery period in which the service is provided:

ease of administration, in that the costs of collection should generally be kept as low as possible.

there has been appropriate consultation with persons or organisations that the Minister considers representative of the interests of persons likely to be substantially affected by the exercise of the power; and

the persons involved have been given sufficient time and information to make an informed contribution.

providing for the keeping of records, the inspection of those records, and the making of returns of entries in those records in connection with a radiation source:

specifying details that must be included in warrants of appointment for enforcement officers:

prescribing matters that must be specified in any form that is required for the purposes of this Act or a particular provision of this Act:

prescribing the content of a compliance order:

prescribing the manner or form in which any order, document, or other matter under this Act is to be served:

regulating the procedure of the Council:

providing for any other matters contemplated by or necessary for giving full effect to this Act and for its due administration.

replace the level of activity concentration listed for that material in the second column of that schedule; or

replace the level of activity listed for that material in the third column of that schedule.

consult any person or organisation that the Minister considers has an interest in, or will be representative of the interests of people likely to be substantially affected by, the proposed order; and

be satisfied that the proposed order is necessary in order to comply with any applicable requirements, guidelines, or standards of the IAEA, or is consistent with those requirements, guidelines, or standards; and

be satisfied that the proposed order is necessary for the purpose of protecting the health or safety of people, or protecting the environment, from the harmful effects of ionising radiation.

Radiation Protection Act Commencement Order 1973 (SR 1973/47):

Radiation Protection (Appeals) Regulations 1974 (SR 1974/319):

Radiation Protection Regulations 1982 (SR 1982/72).