Radiation Act Jurisdiction Estonia Year 1997 Published in English, Estonian Original/other title [Estonian] Kiirgusseadus Serial title Estonian Legislation in Translation Source 1999, No.6, p.7-35. Online availability [Estonian] http://seadus.ibs.ee/aktid/rk.s.19970423.135.19970526.html Descriptors [Primary] Estonia, ionizing radiation, non-ionizing radiation, radiation protection, radioactive substances [Secondary] approval, disposal of radioactive waste, law, limitation of exposure, medical supervision, public OSH institutions, radioactive sources, responsibilities of employees Subject category Physical hazards Abstract This Law contains provisions for the protection of persons and the environemnt in all situations where there may be exposure to ionizing or non-ionizing radiation (including intensive visible light), and to radioactive substances. Basic radiation protective standards are specified. A Radiation Centre is created, with the purpose of applying all government functions relating to radiation protection. The conditions for issuing radiation protection licences are detailed. Provisions are made for the treatment and disposal of radioactive waste. CIS No. 01-323 Database ID 76563