Circular No. 24/2010/TT-BKHCN Issuing and Implementing the "National Technical Regulation on Radiation Safety - Classification and Grouping of Radioactive Sources"

Circular No. 24/2010/TT-BKHCN stipulates the National Technical Regulation on Radiation Safety - Classification and Grouping of Radioactive Sources, applicable to relevant agencies and organizations. This Circular replaces Decision No. 17/2007/QĐ-BKHCN.

Document No.24/2010/TT-BKHCN
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Science and Technology
Signed byLê Đình Tiến — Thứ trưởng
Updated26/06/2026
Issued date29/12/2010
Effective date12/02/2011
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 24/2010/TT-BKHCN stipulates the National Technical Regulation on Radiation Safety - Classification and Grouping of Radioactive Sources, applicable to relevant agencies and organizations. This Circular replaces Decision No. 17/2007/QĐ-BKHCN.

Scope of application

Department of Radiation and Nuclear Safety, Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Science and Technology issues the National Technical Regulation on Radiation Safety - Classification and Grouping of Radioactive Sources.
  • This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of issuance, replacing Decision No. 17/2007/QĐ-BKHCN of the Minister of Science and Technology.
  • Department of Radiation and Nuclear Safety, Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Provides clear technical standards for classifying and grouping radioactive sources, ensuring radiation safety.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties in transitioning from the old Decision to the new Circular.

❓ Frequently asked questions

When was the National Technical Regulation on Radiation Safety - Classification and Grouping of Radioactive Sources issued?

The National Technical Regulation on Radiation Safety - Classification and Grouping of Radioactive Sources was issued on December 29, 2010.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of issuance, specifically from February 13, 2011.

When was Decision No. 17/2007/QĐ-BKHCN abolished?

Decision No. 17/2007/QĐ-BKHCN of the Minister of Science and Technology regarding the classification of radioactive sources according to security requirements is abolished upon the effectiveness of this Circular.

Which agencies and organizations are responsible for implementing this Circular?

Department of Radiation and Nuclear Safety, Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

To whom does this Circular apply?

This Circular applies to the Department of Radiation and Nuclear Safety, Heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals.

Full text

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 24/2010/TT-BKHCN
Hanoi, December 29, 2010

CIRCULAR

Issuing and implementing the "National Technical Regulation on Radiation Safety - Subgrouping and Classification of Radioactive Sources"

and classify radioactive sources"

 ___________________________________________

Pursuant to the Atomic Energy Law dated June 3, 2008;

Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006, and Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing certain provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;

Pursuant to Decree No. 28/2008/NĐ-CP dated March 14, 2008, promulgated by the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Agency,

The Minister of Science and Technology hereby promulgates:

Article 1. Attached hereto is the "National Technical Regulation on Radiation Safety - Subgrouping and Classification of Radioactive Sources".

Article 2. This Circular shall take effect 45 days from the date of issuance and revoke Decision No. 17/2007/QĐ-BKHCN dated August 31, 2007 of the Minister of Science and Technology on the issuance of regulations for subgrouping radioactive sources according to security requirements.

Article 3. THE DIRECTOR OF THE RADIATION AND NUCLEAR SAFETY AGENCY, HEADS OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENFORCING THIS CIRCULAR.

In the course of implementation, if there are any difficulties, agencies, organizations, and individuals shall promptly report to the Ministry of Science and Technology for study and amendment./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
(Signed)
Le Dinh Tien
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