Ionizing Radiation Protection Act Article 35

Procedures for Permanent SuspensionParagraph 35.1Regarding radioactive material, equipment capable of producing ionizing radiation, or their production/manufacturing facilities under permanent suspension, facility operators shall file with the Competent Authority all material or equipment in possession, and (1)return the goods to the original manufacturer or seller, (2)transfer them to another owner,(3)dispose of them as radioactive waste, or employ any handling method specified by the Competent Authority. The time for such handling shall not exceed three (3) months. However, one may extend beyond the deadline pending the Competent Authority's approval. Paragraph 35.2Within six (6) months after permanent suspension of (1)production/manufacturing facilities in Paragraph 35.1, or(2)high intensity radiation facilities in Paragraph 29.4, facility operators shall submit to the Competent Authority a clean-up plan for facility decommissioning and complete the implementation of the plan upon approval within three (3) years after the onset of permanent suspension.Paragraph 35.3During the execution of the clean-up plan, the Competent Authority may dispatch officers to perform on-site inspection at any time; facility operators shall report to the Competent Authority for inspection upon completion of the plan.