The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) is seeking feedback from stakeholders and community members to provide input into community values for environmental monitoring and assessment.
Input from members of the public will help ensure ARPANSA's monitoring programs, including our ultraviolet (UV) measurements and radionuclide monitoring activities, take into account the needs and values of the wider community. A set of proposed values for environmental monitoring and assessment are available for feedback.
The proposed values are:
- Ecosystem health - the overall health and integrity of the ecosystem and wildlife populations.
- Cultural and spiritual heritage - protecting traditional land use and sites of importance to First Nations peoples.
- Food and drinking water safety - food and water are safe for consumption.
- Clean air - air is safe for human activities in the environment.
- Recreation and environment - recreation activities can be enjoyed safely.
- Economic activity - a safe environment for industrial use and economic benefit.
- Public advice - relevant and accurate information to support decision making.
The feedback survey is available on the ARPANSA website and is open until 11.59pm Thursday 31 October 2024.
Survey responses will be used to validate and refine the community values to be considered in ARPANSA monitoring programs to ensure they accurately reflect the values of the Australian public.
Participate in the community survey: https://consult.arpansa.gov.au/hub/ema-survey-2024/
