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Decree No. 5.667 approving the structure of the National Committee on Nuclear Energy (CNEN).

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Nuclear energy Institution Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Research Inspection Authorization/permit
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 6 articles and 1 Annex, approves the structure of the National Committee on Nuclear Energy (CNEN). The Structure of this Committee (in the Annex) consisting of 6 Chapters and 3 Annexes, establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned Committee, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, which, according to Law No. 6.189 and Law No. 7.781, is entitled to: collaborate in designing the National Policy on Nuclear Energy; to implement actions related to research, development and promotion of the rational use of nuclear energy; and to regulate, license, authorize, and control this sector.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.planalto.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