National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute Act, 2008 (Act No. 53 of 2008Chapter 3 : Disposal Application25. Generators of radioactive waste |
1) | The generators of radioactive waste are responsible for technical, financial and administrative management of such waste within the national regulatory framework at their premises and when such waste is transported to an authorised waste disposal facility. |
2) | The generators of radioactive waste must— |
a) | develop and implement site-specific waste management plans based on national policy; |
b) | provide all relevant information on radioactive waste as required by the chief executive officer; |
c) | demonstrate compliance with any conditions of a radioactive waste disposal certificate; |
d) | provide site access to staff of the Institute for inspection against any conditions of the radioactive waste disposal certificate. |
3) | The generators of radioactive waste remain responsible for all liabilities in connection with such radioactive waste under their control until such time as the radioactive waste has been received and accepted in writing by the Institute, following an inspection, at which time liability shall pass to the Institute. |