Australia’s proactive approach to radiation protection of the environment: how integrated is it with radiation protection of humans?
| Autor: | Rick Tinker, Carl-Magnus Larsson, Gillian Hirth, M. Grzechnik |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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Conservation of Natural Resources
Radiological and Ultrasound Technology business.industry Australia Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Wildlife 010501 environmental sciences 01 natural sciences 030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging 03 medical and health sciences Radiation Protection 0302 clinical medicine Radiation Monitoring Radiological weapon Humans Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging Uranium mining Radiation protection business Environmental planning 0105 earth and related environmental sciences |
| Zdroj: | Annals of the ICRP. 47:313-326 |
| ISSN: | 1872-969X 0146-6453 |
| Popis: | Australia’s regulatory framework has evolved over the past decade from the assumption that protection of humans implies protection of the environment to the situation now where radiological impacts on non-human species (wildlife) are considered in their own right. In an Australian context, there was a recognised need for specific national guidance on protection of non-human species, for which the uranium mining industry provides the major backdrop. National guidance supported by publications of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (Radiation Protection Series) provides clear and consistent advice to operators and regulators on protection of non-human species, including advice on specific assessment methods and models, and how these might be applied in an Australian context. These approaches and the supporting assessment tools provide a mechanism for industry to assess and demonstrate compliance with the environmental protection objectives of relevant legislation, and to meet stakeholder expectations that radiological protection of the environment is taken into consideration in accordance with international best practice. Experiences from the past 5–10 years, and examples of where the approach to radiation protection of the environment has been well integrated or presented some challenges will be discussed. Future challenges in addressing protection of the environment in existing exposure situations will also be discussed. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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