56Exemption for depleted uranium

56 Exemption for depleted uranium

(1)  In this regulation –

depleted uranium means uranium that –

(a) contains less than 0.72% of the radionuclide uranium-235; and

(b) is being used as –

(i) radiation shielding for a container that is designed to contain radioactive substances; or

(ii) ballast in an aircraft or vessel; and

(c) is totally encased in a metallic sheath; and

(d) is in solid massive form.

(2)  Each of the following dealings with depleted uranium is exempt from the operation of section 13(1) of the Act:

(a) possession of the depleted uranium;

(b) storage of the depleted uranium;

(c) transport of the depleted uranium.

(3)  Depleted uranium is exempt from the operation of section 14 of the Act.