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SCHEDULE 8RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACTIVITIES

PART 2Amendments to common framework provisions

Authorisation conditions: discharge limits

21.—(1) SEPA must ensure that a permit or registration for a radioactive substances activity includes such conditions as it considers appropriate to apply limits for—

(a)the discharge of radioactive waste; and

(b)the introduction of radioactive material into the environment.

(2) SEPA must for the purposes of setting conditions required by sub-paragraph (1)—

(a)take into account the results of any optimisation of radiation protection;

(b)reflect good practice in the operation of similar facilities; and

(c)take into account, where appropriate, the results of a generic screening assessment based on internationally recognised scientific guidance to demonstrate that environmental criteria for long-term human health protection are met.