48. Except as provided by regulations under this Article, nothing in this Part applies to radioactive waste within the meaning of the [1993 c. 12.] Radioactive Substances Act 1993; but regulations may—
(a)provide for prescribed provisions of this Part to have effect with such modifications as the Department considers appropriate for the purposes of dealing with such radioactive waste;
(b)make such modifications of the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 and any other statutory provision as the Department considers appropriate.