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Paragraph 21 Authorisation conditions: discharge limits

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(1)

SEPA must ensure that a permit or registration for a radioactive substances activity includes such conditions as it considers appropriate to apply limits for—

(a)

the discharge of radioactive waste; and

(b)

the introduction of radioactive material into the environment.

(2)

SEPA must for the purposes of setting conditions required by sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)

take into account the results of any optimisation of radiation protection;

(b)

reflect good practice in the operation of similar facilities; and

(c)

take into account, where appropriate, the results of a generic screening assessment based on internationally recognised scientific guidance to demonstrate that environmental criteria for long-term human health protection are met.