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Site Decommissioning and Remediation Approved

National Nuclear RegulatorRef: RG-0026

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Source domain: nnr.co.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is an interim regulatory guide issued by the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) of South Africa, providing guidance on site decommissioning for planned exposure situations and the remediation of existing exposure situations, including the release of land from regulatory control. It outlines the criteria, safety assessments, and procedural requirements for decommissioning sites contaminated with naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM), particularly legacy mining sites. The guide supports compliance with the draft General Nuclear Safety Regulations (dGNSR) and establishes reference levels for radiological contamination, such as a limit of 0.5 Bq/g for uranium and thorium and their progeny. It applies to both planned actions (e.g., authorized industrial processes) and unregulated historical activities resulting in residual contamination.

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land release applicationOngoing

Site Decommissioning and Land Release from Regulatory Control

This opportunity allows owners or operators of contaminated sites, particularly legacy mining sites with naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM), to apply for the decommissioning of their site and request the release of land from regulatory control after meeting established safety criteria.

Who it is for
owners or operators of legacy mining sites with NORM contamination
How to act on it
Submit a decommissioning plan and radiological safety assessment to the National Nuclear Regulator, demonstrating compliance with reference levels such as 0.5 Bq/g for uranium and thorium and their progeny.
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SITE DECOMMISSIONING FOR PLANNED EXPOSURES AND REMEDIATION OF EXISTING EXPOSURES FOR RELEASE OF LAND FROM REGULATORY CONTROL
compliance benchmarkOngoing

Compliance with Reference Levels for Radiological Contamination

Entities may use this guide to determine if their site meets the reference level of 0.5 Bq/g for uranium and thorium and their progeny, which is required for land to be released from regulatory control after remediation.

Who it is for
site operators, environmental consultants, and regulators assessing radiological contamination
How to act on it
Apply the reference levels specified in the guide during site assessment and remediation planning.
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a limit of 0.5 Bq/g for uranium and thorium and their progeny

Facts

Reference

RG-0026

Key Takeaways

  • RG-0026
  • Rev 0
  • UNRESTRICTED
  • National Nuclear Regulator
  • Site Decommissioning
  • Remediation of Existing Exposures
  • Land Release from Regulatory Control
  • 0.5 Bq/g
  • NORM
  • dGNSR
  • SSRP Section 5.4
  • Planned Exposure Situation
  • Existing Exposure Situation
  • Reference Levels
  • National Nuclear Regulator
  • South Africa
  • International Atomic Energy Agency
  • International Commission on Radiation Protection
  • Department of Water and Sanitation
  • Draft General Nuclear Safety Regulations
  • Regulation on Safety Standards and Regulatory Practices
  • National Nuclear Regulator Act
  • Dr. A Joubert
  • O.J. Pule
  • F. Malashe
  • L. Mpete
  • Dr. M.B. Tyobeka