15 Further exemptions from ss. 13 and 14.U.K.
(1)Sections 13(1) and (3) and 14(1) shall not apply to the disposal or accumulation of any radioactive waste arising from clocks or watches
[F1(a)where the total quantity taken together of each of the radionuclides listed in column 1 of Table A below present in the clocks and watches on any premises does not exceed the amount set out in column 2–
TABLE A
| Radioactive material | Relevant value |
|---|---|
| Tritium | 109 becquerels |
| Promethium 147 | 107 becquerels |
| Radium 226 | 104 becquerels |
or
(b)where
(i)the total quantity of the radionuclides listed in column 2 of Table B below present in each such clock or watch of the type listed in column 1 of that table does not exceed the amount set out in column 3–
TABLE B
| Type of clock or watch | Radioactive material | Relevant value (becquerels) |
|---|---|---|
(i)Luminised time measurement instruments F2‐ (a)worn or carried on the person | Tritium Promethium 147 | 2.8y 108 5.5y 106 |
(b)not worn or carried on the person | Tritium Promethium 147 | 3.7y 108 7.4y 106 |
(ii)Special luminised time measurement instruments F3 | Tritium Promethium 147 | 9.3y 108 1.9y 107 |
(iii)Watches containing gaseous tritium light sources F4 | Tritium | 7.4y 109 |
(iv)Radium luminised timepieces F5‐ (a)wristwatches | Radium 226 | 3.7y 103 |
(b)alarm clocks | Radium 226 | 5.5y 103 |
(c)special time measurement instruments | Radium 226 | 5.6y 104 |
and
(ii)no more than five items falling within Table B which constitute radioactive waste are present on any premises]
but this subsection does not affect the operation of section 13(1) or section 14(1) in relation to the disposal or accumulation of radioactive waste arising from clocks or watches on or from premises which, by virtue of subsection (5) of section 8, are excluded from the operation of subsection (4) of that section.
(2)Without prejudice to subsection (1), the Secretary of State may by order exclude particular descriptions of radioactive waste from any of the provisions of section 13 or 14, either absolutely or subject to limitations or conditions; and accordingly such of those provisions as may be specified in an order under this subsection shall not apply to a disposal or accumulation of radioactive waste if it is radioactive waste of a description so specified, and (where the exclusion is subject to limitations or conditions) the limitations or conditions specified in the order are complied with.
(3)In the application of this section to Northern Ireland, the reference to the Secretary of State shall have effect as a reference to the Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland.
Textual Amendments
F1S. 15(1)(a)(b) inserted (13.5.2000) by S.S.I. 2000/100, art. 2
F2ISO 3157: 1991(E), “Radioluminescence for time measurement instruments – Specifications”.
F3ISO 3157: 1991(E), “Radioluminescence for time measurement instruments – Specifications”
F4NEA, “Radiation Protection Standards for Gaseous Tritium Light Devices” (1973).
F5IAEA, “Radiation Protection Standards for Radioluminous Timepieces”(1967).