Measuring instructions for the monitoring of radionuclides in the environment

Measuring instructions for the monitoring of radioactive substances in the environment and external radiation (in German only) are published by the Federal Environment Ministry (BMUV). The instructions describe sampling and analysis procedures. They have been developed by the Coordinating Offices of the Federal Government to provide standardised sampling and analysis for the assessment of possible contaminations in the environment.

Recently, the provisions regarding the monitoring of natural radionuclides in the environment caused by mining or industrial activities have been modernized pursuant to

• Section 161 German Radiation Protection Act subsection (1) number 2 and
• Section 5 subsection (32) and annex 1 German Radiation Protection Act.

The Coordinating Office for questions of radioactivity monitoring in case of enhanced natural radioactivity (ENORM) compiled all relevant measuring instructions, including instructions for mining activities, which are relevant for the implementation of the Directive on Emission and Immission monitoring regarding mining (REI-Bergbau).