ARPANSA

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ARPANSA is the Australian Government’s primary authority on radiation protection and nuclear safety. As part of its role as a regulator and health advisor, ARPANSA develops Australian-specific codes, standards and guides to support effective radiation regulation across all jurisdictions. ARPANSA also represents Australia on international committees tasked with developing standards and safety guides outlining international best practice. From time to time, we invite submissions on draft documents before publication to obtain stakeholder input into regulatory and guidance documents.

ARPANSA also engages in consultation on significant license applications to ensure community voices are heard and stakeholder input is considered in key regulatory decisions.

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  • Request for Comment on Draft Standard for Dosimetry Service Providers

    ARPANSA’s Radiation Health Committee has prepared a draft Standard for Dosimetry Service Providers that it would like feedback on before it is implemented as a voluntary industry standard. This document stipulates standards for dosemeters and dosimetry service providers regarding quality, performance, information management, record keeping and reporting. It was identified by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), when they reviewed Australia’s radiation regulations...

    Closes 7 February 2025

  • Request for Comment on Draft Code for Practice-Specific Requirements for Fixed and Portable Radiation Gauges

    As the Australian Government’s primary radiation protection authority, we influence the radiation codes, standards and guidelines which are adopted and implemented by state and territory regulators. Our Radiation Protection Series (RPS) is a group of documents that are informed by international best practice, and provide guidance on how to use or produce radiation safely in Australia. We’re currently updating one of our RPS codes and we are inviting your feedback from 16 December 2024...

    Closes 7 February 2025

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IAEA Draft Safety Guide: DS513 Leadership, Management and Culture for Safety

ARPANSA coordinates comments on behalf of Australia on IAEA draft documents. Link to IAEA Draft Safety Guide: DS513 The IAEA is seeking comments from their member states on the following proposed new guide - IAEA Draft Safety Guide - DS513 Leadership, Management and Culture for Safety. Purpose This guide has been developed to assist operating organisations and regulatory bodies in the application of the requirements of the existing IAEA General Safety...

IAEA Draft Safety Guide: DS546 Ageing Management and Maintenance of Packages for the Transport of Radioactive Material

ARPANSA coordinates comments on behalf of Australia on IAEA draft documents. Link to IAEA Draft Safety Guide: DS546 The IAEA is seeking comments from their member states on the draft IAEA Safety Guide DS546 Ageing Management and Maintenance of Packages for the Transport of Radioactive Material. The draft text has been prepared as a draft Safety Guide to be issued in the IAEA Safety Standards Series. The draft text has already been reviewed through consultants...

Survey of Community Values for Environmental Monitoring and Assessment

ARPANSA is the Australian Governments’ primary authority on radiation protection and nuclear safety. ARPANSA performs many monitoring, measurement and assessment activities which provide information and evidence to ensure effective protection of people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation. ARPANSA also provides advice about radiation to support decision making and allow Australians to safely benefit from the positive medical, industrial and commercial...