L. Paul Bremer, Coalition Provisional Authority

“ Iraqi government following transfer of full governance authority to the Iraqi
Interim Government.
Section 2
Purpose
The IRSRA shall promulgate and enforce regulations to allow for beneficial uses of
radioactive sources, to provide for adequate protection of human beings against the
harmful effects of ionizing radiation, and to ensure the safety and security of
radioactive sources. The IRSRA shall also investigate technical issues associated
with low level radioactive waste disposal. ”

“ Radioactive Sources, IAEA/CODEOC/2004.
Recognizing that uses of ionizing radiation introduce important benefits in medicine,
industry, agriculture, and related research, but that radiation exposure carries with it the
potential to produce harmful effects in people and the environment, and
Determining to establish a national organization to regulate the use of radioactive sources
and other radioactive materials in order to protect the health, security, and safety of
human beings while permitting the beneficial uses of ionizing radiation ”