SCHEDULE 23Radioactive substances activities

PART 5The HASS Directive

SECTION 2Advice and assistance in relation to orphan sources

Advice and assistance in respect of orphan sources

4.

(1)

The relevant person must ensure that specialised technical advice and assistance is promptly made available to persons who—

(a)

are not normally involved in operations subject to radiation protection requirements, and

(b)

suspect the presence of an orphan source.

(2)

The relevant person must ensure that the primary aim of such advice and assistance is—

(a)

the safety of the source, and

(b)

protecting the public and workers from radiation.

(3)

The relevant person means—

(a)

in relation to the protection of workers, the Secretary of State;

(b)

in relation to the protection of the public (other than workers)—

(i)

in England, the Secretary of State;

(ii)

in Wales, the Welsh Ministers.