Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis has passed a bill titled “On Radioactive Waste” in its third reading and submitted it to the Senate for consideration.
The bill regulates the management of radioactive waste and provides for measures to protect the population and the environment from its effects.
It establishes the main principles governing radioactive waste management, defines the powers of state authorities and sets out the rights and obligations of organisations operating in this field. The document also provides for mechanisms of state regulation and oversight, as well as accountability for those involved in relevant activities.
The proposed legislation covers all key stages of radioactive waste management, including collection, sorting, processing, treatment, transportation, storage and disposal. Particular attention is given to the state registration of such waste and monitoring of its condition.
The bill also establishes safety requirements for facilities used to manage radioactive waste and provides for monitoring radiation levels and environmental conditions. It includes provisions on the protection and decommissioning of such facilities, as well as the reclamation and rehabilitation of affected areas.
A separate section addresses the right of citizens and public organisations to obtain information about radioactive waste management. The bill also предусматривает measures to strengthen the accountability of organisations operating in this field.
Following its passage by the Legislative Chamber, the bill was submitted to the Senate of the Oliy Majlis for further consideration.
