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Nuclear Safety Act.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011 (2015)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword
Nuclear energy Radiation Hazards Public health Institution Research
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to provide for matters concerning safety management in the research, development, production, use, etc. of nuclear energy, in order to ensure the prevention of disasters resulting from radiation and to contribute to public safety. Article 3 establishes that the Nuclear Safety and Security Commission shall formulate a comprehensive plan for nuclear safety and security in the utilization and safety control of nuclear energy every five years. Also Institutions specialized in nuclear safety and security may be established under the supervision of the Commission to professionally carry out functions concerning nuclear safety management. The text consists of 121 articles.

Full text
English
Website
www.klri.re.kr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Enforcement Decree of the Nuclear Safety Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2011 (2015)

Keyword: Nuclear energy, Radiation, Hazards, Public health, Institution, Research

Source: FAO, FAOLEX