# The Radioactive Contaminated Land Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006, Note: Explanatory note

Extent: N.I.

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations implement Articles 48 and 53 of Council Directive 96/29/Euratom (O.J. No. L159, 29.6.96, p.1) laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionising radiation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2006/345/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/radioactive-contaminated-land-regulations-northern-ireland-2006/note
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