2003-06-28
Article 1
This Act is enacted to prevent and control radioactive pollution, protect the environment, ensure human health and promote the development and peaceful use of nuclear energy and technology.
Article 2
This Act shall be applicable to the prevention and control of radioactive pollution discharged in the course of siting, construction, operation and decommissioning of nuclear installations and in the course of development and utilization of nuclear technology, uranium (thorium) and associated radioactive minerals in the territory of the People’s Republic of China and in the territorial waters under its jurisdiction.
Article 3
In the prevention and control of radioactive pollution, the State applies the principles of putting the prevention first, combining the prevention and control measures, exercising rigorous control, and giving priority to the safety.
Article 4
The State encourages and supports scientific research in, and the development and utilization of technology for, the prevention and control of radioactive pollution, and promotes the wide use of advanced technology.
The State supports international exchange and cooperation in the prevention and control of radioactive pollution.
Article 5
The local government at or above the county level shall incorporate the work for the prevention and control of radioactive pollution into their environmental protection plans.
The local government at or above the county level shall take charge of the publicity and education aimed at preventing and controlling radioactive pollution, in order to keep the general public informed of the situation, and impart to them scientific knowledge, related to the prevention and control of radioactive pollution.
Article 6
Any organization and individual shall have the right to report to their authorities and bring against any act that causes radioactive pollution.
Article 7
The local government at or above the county level shall give rewards to organizations and individuals that make outstanding achievements in the prevention and control of radioactive pollution.
Article 8
The environmental protection administrative department of the State Council shall, in accordance with law, exercise unified supervision and administration for the prevention and control of radioactive pollution nationwide.
The health administrative department of the State Council and other departments concerned shall, in compliance with their duties defined by the State Council and accordance with law, exercise supervision and administration for the prevention and control of radioactive pollution.
