Western Australian Current Regulations Western Australian Current Regulations The mine operator of a
relevant mine must ensure the following —
(a) that
any discharges of radioactive waste at the mine are in accordance with the
approved radiation management plan and approved radioactive waste management
plan for the mine;
(b) if
there is a discharge of radioactive waste that is not in accordance with, or
exceeds authorised limits in, the approved radiation management plan and
approved radioactive waste management plan for the mine, that —
(i)
immediate action is taken to rectify the situation; and
(ii)
the regulator is notified of the situation as soon as
practicable; and
(iii)
any directions given by the regulator to the mine
operator in relation to the situation are complied with.
Penalty:
(a) for
an individual, a fine of $7 000;
(b) for
a body corporate, a fine of $35 000.