The Legal Framework For Regulating Nuclear Facilities

Abstract

This study addressed the legal framework for the regulation of nuclear facilities by highlighting the importance of oversight on nuclear establishments, addressing the activation of nuclear security and safety, early reporting of nuclear damages, and elucidating the management of nuclear emergencies and the adoption of preventive measures.

The study recommended the necessity for licensees operating nuclear facilities to have all necessary means and tools to confront any nuclear emergency. It also emphasized the importance of adhering to procedures and measures required for monitoring nuclear facilities, ensuring their safety, and compliance with international and local nuclear safety standards. Furthermore, it called for regulatory bodies overseeing nuclear establishments to conduct periodic visits to ensure that nuclear operators have implemented all necessary nuclear safety tools, means, and measures.