11.1.2 Legislation

After separation from the Soviet Union, Ukraine has implemented a well — developed legislation and regulatory framework for its nuclear industry. Radioactive waste management is carried out in accordance with the laws and other legal acts of Ukraine. These documents can be divided into three

levels:

• international agreements, laws and resolutions of the government of Ukraine;

• the system of special rules and regulations to ensure safety during RAW management, which are based on the laws and establish the procedure for certain types of activities;

• operational documentation, instructions, procedures and regulations.

The basic laws of Ukraine, which regulate the activity for RAW manage­ment are:

• The law of Ukraine ‘On the Use of Nuclear Energy and Radiation Safety’ (1995).

• The law of Ukraine ‘On Radioactive Waste Management’ (1995).