Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subject 391-3-9 - RADIOACTIVE WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL
Rule 391-3-9-.02 - Declaration of Policy
The Georgia Radiation Control Act, declares the policy of the Act to be, in part, to prevent any associated harmful effects of radiation upon the environment or the health and safety of the public through the institution and maintenance of a regulatory program for radioactive material waste sources. The policy is further declared to be, in part, to institute and maintain a program to allow development and utilization of sources of radiation for purposes that are consistent with the protection of the environment and health and safety of the public. These rules and regulations are in furtherance of the policy of the Act.
Ga. L. 1964, p. 556, as amended, particularly as amended by Ga. L. 1976, p. 1567, et. seq., at p. 1570 as amended.