Decree No. 51.726 regulating Law No. 4.118 on National Policy on Nuclear Energy . Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 1963 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Nuclear energy Institution Environmental planning Policy/planning Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, consisting of 5 Chapters, regulates the Brazilian Policy on Nuclear Energy and the National Committee on Nuclear Energy (CNEN) established by Law No. 4.118. This Decree establishes the requirements to be met to use nuclear minerals and specifies terms and conditions to be satisfied in order to perform the above mentioned activity. Composition and responsibilities of the aforementioned Committee, as well as sanctions and penalties for illegal activities are specified in the text. Full text Portuguese Website www.mct.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Law No. 4.118 on Nuclear Energy National Policy and creating the National Committee on Nuclear Energy. Legislation | Brazil | 1962 Keyword: Nuclear energy, Institution, Basic legislation Source: FAO, FAOLEX