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Decree No. 5.430 on the National Commission on Nuclear Energy – CNEN.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Institution Nuclear energy Inspection Research Energy conservation/energy production Authorization/permit Certification Classification/declassification Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings
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 date of its publication in the O.J.
Abstract

This Decree, composed of 5 articles and one Annex, approves the organizational structure of the National Commission on Nuclear Energy – CNEN, detailing its mission, functions, and composition. In particular, the CNEN shall collaborate with the Government in the appraisal of a National Policy on Nuclear Energy. Moreover, it shall undertake RDT activities for the pacific use of nuclear energy and shall be responsible for regulating, licensing, authorizing and controlling its use.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.senado.gov.br