(1) The mine operator
of a relevant mine must ensure that a worker at the mine does not receive
doses of radiation, arising from mining operations at the mine, that are in
excess of the occupational dose limits specified in Schedule 1 of
RPS‑9 for effective dose and annual equivalent dose.
Penalty for this subregulation:
(a) for
an individual, a fine of $7 000;
(b) for
a body corporate, a fine of $35 000.
(2) The site senior
executive of a relevant mine must ensure that a member of the public at, or in
the vicinity of, the mine does not receive doses of radiation, arising from
mining operations at the mine, that are in excess of the public dose limits
specified in Schedule 1 of RPS‑9 for effective dose and annual
equivalent dose.
Penalty for this subregulation:
(a) for
an individual, a fine of $7 000;
(b) for
a body corporate, a fine of $35 000.