National Nuclear Regulator Act, 1999 (Act No. 47 of 1999)Chapter 2 : National Nuclear Regulator5. Objects of Regulator |
The objects of the Regulator are to—
| (a) | provide for the protection of persons, property and the environment against the harmful effects of radiation associated with facilities and activities through the establishment of safety and related security standards and regulatory practices; |
[Section 5(a) substituted by section 4(a) of the National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Act, 26 of 2024, Notice No. 5723, GG51804, dated 20 December 2024 - effective 4 June 2025 per Proclamation Notice 266 of 4 June 2025]
| (b) | exercise regulatory control related to safety and related security over activities contemplated in section 2(1) of this Act, through the granting of authorisations; |
[Section 5(b) substituted by section 4(a) of the National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Act, 26 of 2024, Notice No. 5723, GG51804, dated 20 December 2024 - effective 4 June 2025 per Proclamation Notice 266 of 4 June 2025]
| (c) | [Section 5(c) deleted by section 4(b) of the National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Act, 26 of 2024, Notice No. 5723, GG51804, dated 20 December 2024 - effective 4 June 2025 per Proclamation Notice 266 of 4 June 2025] |
| (d) | enforce compliance with the conditions of authorisations; |
| (e) | fulfil national obligations in respect of international legal instruments concerning nuclear safety; |
| (f) | ensure that requirements for nuclear and radiation emergency preparedness and response are in place; and |
[Section 5(d), (e)(f) substituted by section 4(c) of the National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Act, 26 of 2024, Notice No. 5723, GG51804, dated 20 December 2024 - effective 4 June 2025 per Proclamation Notice 266 of 4 June 2025]
| (g) | disseminate objective scientific, technical, and regulatory information concerning the activities of the Regulator and the effects on the environment and on the health and safety of persons, property and the environment from facilities and activities using radiation and nuclear technology. |
[Section 5(g) inserted by section 4(d) of the National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Act, 26 of 2024, Notice No. 5723, GG51804, dated 20 December 2024 - effective 4 June 2025 per Proclamation Notice 266 of 4 June 2025]