MANAGEMENT OF NORM IN THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY Akpojevwa Tega Naomi, october 2016 | Page 53

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Site Licence: Satisfactory design, and construction and security
management
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Operation License: Satisfactorily training of personnel in radiation
protection and monitoring procedure, presentation of monitoring and radiation
protection programme
The national Radioactive Waste Management Policy has its objective:
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Protection of Human Health: Radioactive waste shall be managed in such
a way as to secure an acceptable level of protection for human health.
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Protection of the Environment: Radioactive waste shall be managed in
such a way as to provide an acceptable level of protection of the environment,
including natural resources.
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Protection beyond Nigeria’s Borders: Radioactive waste shall be
managed in such a way as to ensure that the possible effects on human health
and the environment beyond national borders will be taken into account.
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Protection of Future Generations: Radioactive waste shall be managed in
such a way that predicted impacts on the health of future generations will not be
greater than relevant levels of impact that are acceptable today.
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Burden on Future Generations: Radioactive waste shall be managed in
such a way that will not impose undue burdens on future generations.
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