Formulation of codes of practice
6 Formulation of codes of practice
The Minister may, from time to time, arrange for the formulation of —
proposed codes of practice for regulating or controlling nuclear activities in the State (including codes of practice to replace existing codes of practice adopted pursuant to this Act); and
proposed variations of codes of practice adopted pursuant to this Act.
Where the Minister —
proposes to formulate a proposed code of practice or proposed variation of a code of practice under subsection (1); or
proposes to recommend to the Governor the making, variation or revocation of any regulation under this Act,
the Minister shall consult with the appropriate Minister administering any Act or any regulations made under this or any other Act that may be affected by the proposal and may make available, or arrange to make available, for public comment, proposed codes of practice or proposed regulations, as the case may be, and any proposed variation thereof.
For the purpose of giving effect to the objects of this Act the Minister may consult with and co‑operate with any appropriate Minister of the Commonwealth or of another State or a Territory of the Commonwealth.
Subject to subsection (5), where a code of practice in relation to a nuclear activity is given effect under the Commonwealth law any regulations made under this Act in relation to that nuclear activity may adopt the code of practice given effect under the Commonwealth law.
Where the Minister is satisfied that a code of practice given effect under the Commonwealth law does not have regard to special conditions or does not make adequate provision in relation to a particular nuclear activity the Minister may recommend to the Governor that the regulations adopting the code of practice given effect under the Commonwealth law include such provisions varying or modifying the code of practice so given effect as are specified in the regulations and the regulations shall have effect accordingly.
A code of practice may —
specify standards to be observed, practices and procedures to be followed and measures (including measures for and in relation to the restoration of the environment from the effects of nuclear activities) to be taken with respect to nuclear activities;
recommend practices and procedures that may be followed, and measures that may be taken, to further the achievement of standards referred to in paragraph (a).
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