National Nuclear Regulator Act, 1999 (Act No. 47 of 1999). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette No. 20760 of 23 December 1999. Long titleAn Act to provide for the establishment of a National Nuclear Regulator in order to regulate nuclear activities, for its objects and functions, for the manner in which it is to be managed and for its staff matters; to provide for safety standards and regulatory practices for protection of persons, property and the environment against nuclear damage; and to provide for matters connected therewith. Subject Air & atmosphere, Energy, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Pollution control Radiation Institution Hazards Energy conservation/energy production Nuclear energy Authorization/permit Early warning system Hazardous waste Waste management Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract The Act provides for the establishment of a National Nuclear Regulator, which shall be successor to assets and liabilities of Council for Nuclear Safety. It also provides for control of activities in the field of nuclear power and nuclear waste and requires authorizations to be obtained for such activities. The Act shall apply to: (a) the siting, design, construction, operation, decontamination, decommissioning and closure of any nuclear installation; (b) vessels propelled by nuclear power or having radioactive material on board which is capable of causing nuclear damage; and (c) any action which is capable of causing nuclear damage. The Act also deals with emergency measures and disasters. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implemented by Regulations on licensing of sites for new nuclear installations (No. R. 927 of 2011). Legislation | South Africa | 2011 Keyword: Radiation, Hazards, Early warning system, EIA, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX National Nuclear Regulator Act: Fees for nuclear authorisations (GN 779 of 2014). Legislation | South Africa | 2014 Keyword: Radiation, Hazards, Early warning system, EIA, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX