61Records management system

61  Records management system

Records management system

 (1) It is a condition that records relating to the conduct of the regulated activity are kept in the records management system for the activity.

 (2) It is a condition that the records management system for the activity must:

 (a) ensure that:

 (i) records of all matters of significance in relation to the regulated activity are kept; and

 (ii) all records remain accessible in Australia for at least 90 years or, if the record relates to radiation monitoring or exposure to radiation, for at least 180 years; and

 (iii) all records relating to nuclear safety are traceable in respect of the information they contain; and

 (iv) in the event that the licence expires or is surrendered or cancelled, or the licence holder ceases to exist, all records remain accessible in Australia and are transferrable to the Regulator; and

 (b) be as proposed at the time of making the decision to issue the licence, as changed from time to time by the licence holder:

Note: Paragraph (a) does not limit what the licence holder may otherwise choose to deal with in the system.

 (3) It is a condition that the licence holder must ensure that the records management system is effectively implemented and maintained throughout the period of the licence.

Note: The records management system must be audited and reviewed every 3 years: see section 68.

Access on request

 (4) It is a condition that the licence holder must provide access to records relating to nuclear safety and radiation protection to the Regulator on request.