25Maximum radiation activity into sewer

25 Maximum radiation activity into sewer

A person who disposes of radioactive material into a sewer must ensure that the quantity of that radioactive material does not exceed –

(a) the annual activity level specified in column 3 of Table S1.1 in Schedule 1 of the Disposal Code for that radioactive material; or

(b) such other quantity as may be approved in advance of the disposal, either generally or by reference to a period of time, by each of the following:

(i) the Director of Public Health;

(ii) the Secretary of the department responsible for the administration of the Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008 ;

(iii) the regulated entity, within the meaning of the Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008 , responsible for the sewer.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 250 penalty units.