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Law of the Republic of Indonesia no. 10 of 1997 on Nuclear Power.

Country/Territory
Indonesia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1997
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
State Gazette of the Republic of Indonesia no. 23 of 1997.
Subject
Energy, Mineral resources, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Nuclear energy Radiation Institution Research Offences/penalties Liability/compensation Exploration Minerals Waste management Waste non-domestic sources
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Indian Ocean, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Law consisting of 48 articles, divided into ten chapters, provides for the development and use of nuclear energy in various fields, in order to improve the nation's prosperity and competitiveness; and thus, concerns nuclear energy and its use, radiation, radioactive waste, nuclear minerals, nuclear installations. The Law covers the following matters: establishment of an implementing Agency for the use of nuclear energy; research and development in the sector of nuclear energy; exploration and exploitation of nuclear minerals; construction of commercial nuclear reactors; radioactive waste management; liability for nuclear damage; compensation for nuclear losses resulting from nuclear accidents; criminal provisions.

Full text
Indonesian
Website
jdih.setkab.go.id

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Government Regulation no. 45 of 2023 concerning Safety of Ionising Radiation and Security of Radioactive Substances.

Legislation | Indonesia | 2023

Keyword: Nuclear energy, Inspection, Protection of environment, Public health, Social protection, Early warning system, Emissions, Hazardous substances, Radiation, Hazards, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Authorization/permit, Education, Classification/declassification, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX