Law No. HO-266-N amending Law “On safe utilization of atomic energy for peaceful purposes.” Country/Territory Armenia Document type Legislation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen. Keyword Institution Nuclear energy Geographical area Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law comes into force when the newly elected president takes office. Abstract Article 16 shall be amended to add the following wording: “State regulation of the use of nuclear energy is carried out by Nuclear Security Regulatory Committee. Chairman of Nuclear Security Regulatory Committee shall have the authority to terminate operation of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant.” Full text Armenian Website www.arlis.am References - Legislation Amends Law “On safe utilization of atomic energy for peaceful purposes. Legislation | Armenia | 1999 Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Nuclear energy, Radiation, Authorization/permit, Liability/compensation, Public health Source: FAO, FAOLEX