Annual report 1999-2000

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) was constituted on November 15, 1983 by the then President of India to carry out certain regulatory and safety functions of the nuclear energy programmes in India. The Board has the following chartered functions: 1) Develop safety policies in nuclear, radiation and industrial safety areas; 2) Develop Safety codes, Guides and Standards for siting, design, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning of different types of nuclear and radiation facilities; 3) Grant consents for siting, construction commissioning, operation and decommissioning, after an appropriate safety review and assessment, for establishment of nuclear and radiation facilities; 4) Ensure compliance of the regulatory requirements prescribed by AERB during all stages of consenting through a system of review and assessment, regulatory inspection and enforcement; 5) Prescribe the acceptance limits of radiation exposure to occupational workers and members of the public and approve acceptable limits of environmental releases of radioactive substances; 6) Review the emergency preparedness plans for nuclear and radiation facilities and during transport of large radioactive sources, irradiated fuel and fissile material; 7) Review the training program, qualifications and licensing policies for personnel of nuclear and radiation facilities and prescribe the syllabi for training of personnel in safety aspect at all levels; 8) Take such steps as necessary to keep the public informed on major issues of radiological safety significance; 9) Promote research and development efforts in the areas of safety; and 10) Maintain liaison with statutory bodies in the country as well as abroad regarding safety matters. This report contains the activities of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board secretariat, and its various technical committees during 1999-2000