MANAGEMENT OF NORM IN THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY Akpojevwa Tega Naomi, october 2016 | Page 55

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Transparency regarding all aspects of radioactive waste management: All
radioactive waste management activities shall be conducted in an open and
transparent manner and the public shall have access to information regarding
waste management where this does not infringe on the security of radioactive
material.
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Sound decision-making based on scientific information, risk analysis and
optimization of resources: Decision-making shall be based on proven scientific
information and recommendation of competent national and international
institutions dealing with radioactive waste management.
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Precautionary principle: Where there is uncertainty about the safety of an
activity a conservative approach shall be adopted.
 No import of radioactive waste: Nigeria will not import radioactive waste
 Co-operative governance and efficient national co-ordination: Due to
their crosscutting nature all activities involving radioactive waste management
shall be managed in a manner that prevents duplication of effort and maximizes
coordination.
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International cooperation: The government recognizes that it shares a
responsibility with other countries for global and regional radioactive waste
management issues. Its actions shall follow the principles in this policy and in
relevant regional and international agreements.
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