Principles applied to the management of radioactive waste

At all stages in the management of radioactive waste in Belize, the following principles shall be applied by all persons and entities including government bodies– (a) that people and the environment are adequately protected against radiological and other hazards; (b) that the generation of radioactive waste is kept to a minimum; 50 (c) that the interdependence among the different steps of radioactive waste management is taken into account; (d) that protective measures for radioactive waste management are implemented in a manner that reflects internationally recognized criteria, standards and guidance, specifically those adopted by the IAEA; (e) that biological, chemical and other hazards that may be associated with radioactive waste management are adequately addressed; (f) that actions imposing reasonably predictable impacts on future generations greater than those permitted for the current generation are avoided; (g) that undue burdens on current and future generations are avoided; and (h) that appropriate funding arrangements are in place.