Decree No. 79/07 creating the Nuclear Energy Authority (AREA). Country/Territory Angola Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Diário da República, I Série, No. 138. Subject Energy Keyword Institution Nuclear energy Energy conservation/energy production Research Geographical area Africa, Central Africa, Least Developed Countries, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree, approves the Statute of the Nuclear Energy Authority (AREA). The Statute, consisting of 5 Chapters and 1 Annex, establishes composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned public Authority entitled to: carry out scientific research on nuclear technological development, implementing the National policy on nuclear energy production, use and management. This Authority coordinates, controls and monitors any activity related to the use of radioactive sources, materials and substances, as well as the nuclear cycle, according to provisions established by Law No. 4/07. The Annex specifies composition and responsibilities of this Authority. Full text Portuguese Website www.legis-palop.org References - Legislation Implements Law No. 4/07 on Nuclear Energy. Legislation | Angola | 2007 Keyword: Nuclear energy, Radiation, Energy conservation/energy production, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, EIA Source: FAO, FAOLEX