GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Activities concerning establishment and utilisation of nuclear facilities and use of radioactive sources are carried out in India in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Atomic Energy Act, 1962. The environment protection aspects are governed by the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. The person authorised shall abide by all the provisions concerning disposal of radioactive waste and radiation protection laid down in-(i) the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 (33 of 1962); (ii) the Radiation Protection Rules, 1971; and (iii) the Atomic Energy (Safe Disposal of Radioactive Wastes) Rules, 1987.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Atomic Energy Act of 1962 governs the use of radioactive materials and radiation generating equipment. Under section 30 of this Act; the Central Government has issued The Atomic Energy (Safe disposal of radioactive waste) Rules, GSR-125, 1987.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) also has authority over nuclear power plants’ waste and spent nuclear fuel. Additionally, the NRC regulates radioactive sources and byproduct materials.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Nuclear Waste Policy Act (NWPA) supports the use of deep geologic repositories for the safe storage and/or disposal of radioactive waste. The Act establishes procedures to evaluate and select sites for geologic repositories and for the interaction of state and federal governments.