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These Regulations concern the control of exposure to radioactive substances on land. They implement Articles 48 and 53 of Council Directive 96/29/Euratom. The Chief Inspector appointed under the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 shall investigate the condition of land which is believed to be causing lasting exposure to ionizing radiation and serve an intervention notice upon the responsible person requiring that person to carry out out the necessary actions set out in these Regulations.

Implements: Council Directive 96/29/Euratom laying down basic safety standards for the protection of the health of workers and the general public against the dangers arising from ionizing radiation. (1996-05-13)
Implements: Radioactive Substances Act 1993 (c. 12). (1993-05-27)
Amended by: Radioactive Contaminated Land Regulations (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 3236 of 2007). (2007-11-12)
Amended by: Radioactive Contaminated Land Regulations (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 2145 of 2010). (2010-08-23)
Amended by: Radioactive Substances (Modification of Enactments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018 (S.R. No. 116 of 2018). (2018-05-10)

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