Hon Robin Chapple asks about the Department of Mines and Petroleum's (DMP) role in regulating uranium and radioactive product transportation. The answer reveals DMP has no staff dedicated to this, as it falls under the Radiological Council's purview.

AnsweredQoN 3973Legislative Council
Asked
24 May 2011
Portfolio
Mines and Petroleum

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I refer to the responsibilities of the Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP), with regards to the transportation of uranium and other radioactive products in Western Australia, and ask -
(1) How many FTE staff or contractors are currently employed through DMP to work on the transportation of uranium and other radioactive products with regards to regulations and related permits, licensing, and monitoring?
(2) How many hours have these staff members and contractors spent working on the transportation of uranium and other radioactive products with regards to regulations and related permits, licensing, and monitoring?
(3) What is the current level of remuneration for these staff members and contractors?

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Answered
21 June 2011
Responded by
Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
28 days
(1) None. The transport of all radioactive substances is regulated under the Radiation Safety (Transport of Radioactive Substances) Regulations 2002 which are administered by the Radiological Council, which in turn reports to the Minister for Health.
(2) Not applicable
(3) Not applicable
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