SCHEDULE 8RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES ACTIVITIES
PART 2Amendments to common framework provisions
Authorisation conditions: discharge limits21
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.