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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... MoreOpened 16 December 2024 -
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... MoreOpened 16 December 2024 -
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... MoreOpened 23 September 2024 -
Draft Code for Radiation Protection in Dental Exposure
ARPANSA develops Australian-specific standards, codes and guides. We may consult with members of the public by inviting submissions to new or existing documents. We are updating the Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Radiation Protection in Dentistry (2005). The new document will be called the Code of Practice for Radiation Protection in Dentistry. A draft copy is available here: Public Consultation Draft Dental Code.PDF (arpansa.gov.au) ... MoreOpened 2 September 2024 -
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... MoreOpened 12 August 2024 -
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... MoreOpened 6 August 2024 -
Australian Submarine Agency Licence Application to Site a Prescribed Radiation Facility known as the ‘Controlled Industrial Facility’
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 2018 Notice of intention to make a decision on a facility licence application The CEO of ARPANSA hereby gives notice of her intention to make a decision under section 32 of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 (the Act) regarding the following application for a facility licence: ... MoreOpened 9 May 2024 -
IAEA Draft Safe Transport of Radioactive Material 20xx Edition
ARPANSA is engaging in public consultation on revisions to the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material 20xx Edition. The draft document is viewable below or can be downloaded here. Purpose The draft text for review, entitled Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 20xx Edition, was prepared as a draft Safety Requirements publication to be issued in the IAEA Safety Standards Series. The Review Cycle for 2018 edition of the... MoreOpened 5 February 2024 -
HIFAR Decommissioning Phase A licence application
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Act 1998 Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 2018 Notice of intention to make a decision on a facility licence application As required by subsection 48(2) of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Regulations 2018, the CEO of ARPANSA hereby gives notice of her intention to make a decision under section 32 of the Australian Radiation Protection and... MoreOpened 2 October 2023 -
Updated A1 and A2 values for the revised IAEA Regulations for Safe Transport of Radioactive Material 20xx Edition
ARPANSA is engaging in public consultation on the updated A1 and A2 values for the revised IAEA Regulations of Transport of Radioactive Material 20xx Edition. Purpose The A1 and A2 values tabulated in the IAEA transport regulations SSR-6 (Rev.1) have been determined to limit the contents of packages so that “ the radiological consequences following failure of the package after an accident are deemed to be acceptable, within the principles of radiological... MoreOpened 15 September 2023 -
IAEA Draft Safety Guide: DS528 Development and Application of Level 2 Probabilistic Safety Assessment for Nuclear Power Plants For Member State Comment
ARPANSA coordinates comments on behalf of Australia on IAEA draft documents. Link to IAEA Draft Safety Guide: DS528 The IAEA is seeking comments from their member states on revision of existing guide IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-4, Development and Application of Level 2 Probabilistic Safety Assessment for Nuclear Power Plants 2010. This Safety Requirements has been revised, taking into account the latest developments and relevant practices in the Member... MoreOpened 15 September 2023 -
IAEA DS518a on Safety of Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Facilities and DS518b on Safety of Nuclear Fuel Research and Development Facilities
Overview ARPANSA coordinates comments on behalf of Australia on IAEA draft documents. The IAEA is seeking comments from their member states on two new draft IAEA Safety Guides DS518a on Safety of Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing Facilities and DS518b on Safety of Nuclear Fuel Research and Development Facilities. What is the purpose of the guide? The object of the two safety guides is to provide comprehensive, consistent and up-to-date recommendations on implementing the safety... MoreOpened 17 April 2023 -
IAEA DS525 Chemistry Programme for Water Cooled Nuclear Power Plants
Overview ARPANSA coordinates comments on behalf of Australia on IAEA draft documents. The IAEA is seeking comments from their member states on a new draft IAEA Safety Guide – DS524 Radiation Protection Aspects of Design for Nuclear Power Plants What is the purpose of the guide? The object of the safety guide is to provide guidance on provisions that should be made in the design of nuclear power plants to protect site personnel, the public and the environment against... MoreOpened 17 April 2023 -
Standard for Limiting Exposure to Radiofrequency Fields – 100 KHz to 300 GHz (RPS S-1)
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is the Australian Government’s primary authority on radiation protection and nuclear safety. We protect the Australian people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation through understanding risks, best practice regulation, research, policy, services, partnerships and engaging with the community. ARPANSA maintains the safety standard for radiofrequency electromagnetic energy (RF EME) – also known... MoreOpened 31 August 2020
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