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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
REPUPLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
First Regular Session
SENATE
s. No. 
1352
■'7 FEB 27 P206
received liY:
Introduced by SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO HI
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR REGULATION, 
CREATING FOR THE PURPOSE, THE PHILIPPINE NUCLEAR 
REGULATORY 
COMMISSION, 
AND 
APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS 
THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This bill seeks to create a single, independent nuclear regulatory body for policy 
direction, coordination and technical supervision that is focused in the control and peaceful 
uses and application of nuclear energy in the country, to be known as the Philippine Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission (PNRC), under the Department of Science and Technology.
The Philippines through the leadership of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute 
(PNRI) has been considering amendment to the RA 5207, Atomic Energy Regulatory & 
Liability Act of 1968 which is 45 yrs. old. The primary purpose of this amendment would be 
to establish an independent and effective regulatory body and to reflect internationally 
acceptable practices as well as to ensure that the Philippine national legislative and regulatory 
framework is consistent with the nation’s obligations under relevant international 
instruments.
Currently, as mandated by law, the PNRI performs both promotional and regulatory 
functions under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Given these dual 
responsibilities, there have been increasing concerns on whether the PNRI is effective and 
objective in regulating all nuclear and radioactive materials and activities in the country. The 
need for an independent organization, whose sole concern would be nuclear safety, 
safeguards and security, becomes apparent.
The proposed legislation will grant the formation of an independent regulatory 
framework that will decide on issues affecting public health and safety, protection of the 
environment, and nuclear security and safeguards, beyond the reach of entities with self- 
motivated interests. The resolution of these main issues within an autonomous regulatory


structure will generate in the public a higher level of trust and confidence in the application of 
nuclear technologies. Such a mindset in the public is imperative for the continued and 
improved utilization of nuclear energy and radioactive materials in the country. The 
separation of PNRI’s regulatory functions from its promotion and research functions is 
needed to eliminate the conflict of interests and underscores its independence in the discharge 
of its regulatory fimctions.
The proposed legislation will modernize the nuclear civil liability and compensation 
regime in line with internationally-accepted levels. As proposed, the PNRC covers the areas 
of nuclear and radioactive material applications and requires a well-structured legal 
framework necessary in meeting the technical and management standards. It also addresses 
all the gaps and omissions identified in the previous Act including physical protection, 
safeguards, nuclear security, nuclear/radiological emergency preparedness and response, 
radioactive waste management, licensing and transport of nuclear/radioactive materials, 
including those nuclear facilities owned/operated by PNRJ.
Moreover, the proposed establishment of the PNRC envisions harmonization with the 
nuclear regulatory infrastructure in most Member States of the International Atomic Energy 
Agency, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, such as China, Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, 
Malaysia, Thailand, Pakistan, India, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Vietnam.
The immediate passage of this bill is therefore/Earnestly requested.
CENTE C. SOTTO III


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SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUPLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE
s. No.__1352
■17 FEB 27 P2 06
RECEIVED BY;
Introduced by SENATOR VICENTE C. SOTTO III
AN ACT
PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE NUCLEAR REGULATION, 
CREATING FOR THE PURPOSE, THE PHILIPPINE NUCLEAR 
REGULATORY 
COMMISSION, 
AND 
APPROPRIATING 
FUNDS 
THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress 
assembled:
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ARTICLE I-GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Section 1. 
Short Title. -  This Act shall be known as the “Comprehensive Nuclear
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Regulation Act”.
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. -  It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State to:
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Harness the peaceful uses of nuclear energy that can provide important benefits in
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many fields, including health and medicine, energy production, scientific research,
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agriculture, industry, and education;
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Recognize the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation that could result from
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improper use, accidents, and/or malicious acts;
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Protect individuals, society and the environment from the potentially harmful effects
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of ionizing radiation, including those that could result from improper use, accidents or
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malicious acts;
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Establish and maintain a legal and regulatory framework for the regulation and
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control of peaceful uses involving radiation sources, nuclear material and any other
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radioactive material;
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Manage radioactive waste in a marmer that protects current and future generations
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from undue impacts; and
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Establish and maintain a legal and regulatory framework for implementing effective
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material, other radioactive sources or associated facilities that may cause injury to
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persons, property or the environment or otherwise jeopardize national security.
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Sec. 3. Objectives. -  The objectives of this Act are:
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To provide a legal framework that adequately protects public health and safety and
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the environment against the harmful effects of ionizing radiation, and for the safety
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and security of radiation sources;
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To establish the Philippine Nuclear Regulatory Commission (PNRC), hereinafter
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referred to as the Commission, for the purpose of exercising regulatory control over
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the peaceful uses of ionizing radiation in the territory or under the jurisdiction or
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control of the Republic of the Philippines anywhere, including, but not limited to the
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production, possession, use, import, transport, transfer, handling and management of
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radioactive materials, or any other activities or practices identified by the
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Commission;
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To establish and maintain a regulatory system for the formulation and/or adaptation of
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regulations and guides that specify the principles, requirements and associated criteria
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for safety and security upon which regulatory judgments, decisions and actions are
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based; and
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To enable the Philippines to fulfil 
its obligations under relevant international
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instruments entered into by the Philippines, in particular, the Treaty on the Non-
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Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT); the Treaty on Southeast Asia Nuclear
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Weapon-Free Zone; Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty; the Agreement between the
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Philippines and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for the Application
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of Safeguards in Connection with the NPT (the Safeguards Agreement); Additional
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Protocol to Safeguards Agreement; Vienna Convention on Civil Liability for Nuclear
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Damage; Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the IAEA; Convention on
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the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material, UN Resolutions on Nuclear Security, and
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other relevant international instruments entered into by the Republic of the
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Philippines.
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Sec. 4. Scope.
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(a) 
This Act shall apply to all activities and practices involving ionizing radiation
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sources, including nuclear and other radioactive materials, facilities and radiation
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generating equipment.
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This Act shall not apply to activities or practices involving exposures that have been
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Sec. 5. Definitions. -  As used in this Act:
Activity refers to the amount of radionuclide in a given energy state at a given time; 
Activities 
refer to the production, manufacture, distribution, sale, acquisition, 
ownership, possession, import, export, handling, use, transport, and transfer of 
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decommissioning of facilities; management of radioactive waste; mining and 
processing of radioactive ores; and such other activities as the Commission shall 
from time to time determine;
Authorization refers to a permission granted by the Commission to a person who has 
submitted an application involving nuclear and radioactive materials and facilities, 
and ionizing radiation generating equipment. The authorization can take the form of a 
notification, a registration, or a license;
Commission refers to the Philippine Nuclear Regulatory Commission (PNRC), as the 
nuclear regulatory body for purposes of this Act;
Decommissioning refers to the administrative and technical actions taken to allow 
the removal of some or all of the regulatory controls from a facility to ensure the long 
term protection of the public and the environment, and typically include reducing the 
levels of residual radionuclides in the materials and on the site of the facility so that 
the materials can be safely recycled, reused or disposed of as exempt waste or as 
radioactive waste and the site can be released for unrestricted use or otherwise reused; 
Emergency plan refers to a description of the objectives, policy and concept of 
operations for the response to an emergency and of the structure, authorities and 
responsibilities for a systematic, coordinated and effective response. The emergency 
plan serves as the basis for the development of other plans, procedures and checklists; 
Emergency preparedness refers to the capability to take actions that will effectively 
mitigate the consequences of an emergency for human health and safety, quality of 
life, property, and the environment;
Emergency response refers to the performance of actions to mitigate the 
consequences of an emergency for human health and safety, quality of life, property, 
and the environment;
Exclusion refer to the deliberate exclusion of a particular category of exposure 
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Exemption refers to the determination by a Commission that a source or practice 
need not be subject to some or all aspects of regulatory control on the basis that the 
exposure (including potential exposure) due to the source or practice is too small to 
warrant the application of those aspects or that this is the optimum option for 
protection irrespective of the actual level of the doses or risks;
Facilities refer to nuclear installations or radiation facilities in which people may be 
exposed to ionizing radiation. These include:
1) uranium mining and raw material processing facilities such as uranium mines;
2) enrichment and fuel manufacturing plants;
3) nuclear power plants;
4) other reactors such as research reactors and critical assemblies;
5) spent fuel reprocessing plants;
6) radioactive waste management facilities;
7) radiation generator installations and facilities;
8) irradiation installations;
9) nuclear and radiation facilities for medical, industrial, research and education 
purposes; and
10) such other facilities as the Commission shall determine from time to time;
Facility operators or operators refer to any organization or person applying for 
authorization or authorized and/ or responsible for nuclear, radiation, radioactive 
waste or transport safety when undertaking activities or in relation to any nuclear 
facilities or sources of ionizing radiation. This includes, inter alia, private individuals, 
governmental bodies, consignors or carriers, licensees, hospitals, self-employed 
persons, etc.;
Income refers to the fees and other payments given to the Commission in the conduct 
of its regulatory functions;
Individual operator refers to any individual who manipulates the controls of a 
nuclear installation and radiation facility;
Installation operator or Operator refers to any person, organization, or government 
entity licensed or authorized to undertake the operation of a nuclear or radiation 
facility;
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Ionizing radiation sources refer to nuclear and other radioactive materials facilities
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License refers to a legal document issued by the Commission granting authorization
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to perform specified activities related to facilities or activities; or any authorization
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granted by the Commission to the applicant to have the responsibility for the siting,
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design, construction, commissioning, operation or decommissioning of a nuclear
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Licensee refers to the authorized person who is a holder of a valid license granted
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for a practice or source who has recognized rights and duties for the practice or
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source, particularly in relation to protection and safety; or an organization having
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overall responsibility for facilities or activities;
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Natural sources refer to naturally occurring sources of radiation, such as the sun and
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stars (sources of cosmic radiation) and rocks and soil (terrestrial sources of radiation);
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Nuclear accident refers to any unintended event, including operating errors,
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equipment failures and other mishaps, the consequences or potential consequences of
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which are not negligible from the point of view of protection or safety;
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Nuclear damage refers to loss of life, any personal injury or any loss, or damage to,
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or loss of use of property, which arises out of or results from the radioactive, toxic,
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explosive or other hazardous properties, or any combination thereof, of nuclear fuel or
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radioactive products or any waste in, or of nuclear materials coming from, originating
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in, or sent to, a nuclear installation or from the ionizing radiation emitted by any other
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sources of radiation inside a nuclear installation. Personal injury includes any physical
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or mental injury, sickness or disease, death whether caused directly by a physical
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trauma or otherwise;
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Nuclear incident refers to any occurrence or series of occurrences having the same
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origin which causes nuclear damage or, but only with respect to preventive measures,
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creates a grave and imminent threat of causing such damage;
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Nuclear installation refers to any of the following;
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1) a nuclear reactor for research or production of nuclear materials for industrial or
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medical use (including critical and sub-critical assemblies);
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activity level prescribed by regulations made for the purposes of this law;
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activity level prescribed by regulations made for the purposes of law this section;
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nuclear energy or the production, possession or use of a nuclear substance,
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prescribed equipment or prescribed information;
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Nuclear material refers to:
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nuclear fuel, other than natural uranium and depleted uranium, capable of
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producing energy by a self-sustaining chain process of nuclear fission outside
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a nuclear reactor, either alone or in combination with some other materials;
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Plutonium except that with isotopic concentration exceeding 80% in
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plutonium-238; uranium-233; uranium enriched in the isotope 235 or 233;
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uranium containing the mixture of isotopes as occurring in nature other than in
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the form of ore or ore residue; any material containing one or more of the
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foregoing;
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Nuclear or radiological emergency refers to a non-routine situation that necessitates
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prompt action primarily to mitigate a hazard due to (a) The energy resulting from a
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nuclear chain reaction or from the decay of the products of a chain reaction; or (b)
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Radiation exposure or adverse consequences for human health and safety, quality of
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life, property or the environment;
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Nuclear safety refers to the achievement of proper operating conditions of nuclear
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installations, proper handling and use of nuclear material, prevention of accidents or
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mitigation of consequences of accidents resulting in protection of workers, the public,
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and the environment from undue radiation hazards;
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Official Gazette refers to the official journal of the Philippine government where this
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Act and the Commission’s regulations may be published; the journal reports all laws,
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actions and decisions issued by the government and other information on things such
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as hearing and tribunals, proposed changes and any thing else the government feels
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which has responsibility and authority for any action taken under this Act; and (2) any 
legal successor, representative, agent, or agency of the foregoing;
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Physical protection refers to technical and organizational measures for protection of 
nuclear material or authorized facilities designed to prevent unauthorized access with 
nuclear installations, nuclear materials and other radioactive materials;
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Practices refer to activities that introduce additional sources of exposure or exposure 
pathways or extends exposure to additional people or modifies the network of 
exposure pathways from existing sources, so as to increase the exposure or the 
likelihood of exposure of people or the number of people exposed;
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Radiation facility refers to a facility that utilizes radioactive materials; particle 
accelerator facility; and other such facility that the Commission shall determine from 
time to time;
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Radiation generating equipment or radiation generator refers to an equipment or 
device that generates ionizing radiation when energized (e.g., x-ray generating 
equipment) or that would, if assembled or repaired, be capable of producing ionizing 
radiation when energized or an equipment as the Commission shall from time to time 
determine;
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Radiation protection refers to the protection of people and the environment from the 
harmful effects of ionizing radiation;
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Radiation source refers to a radiation generator, or a radioactive source or other 
radioactive material outside the nuclear fuel cycles of research and power reactors;
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Radioactive material refers to any material designated in national law or by a 
regulatory body as being subject to regulatory control because of its radioactivity 
which includes sealed and unsealed sources and radioactive waste;
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Radioactive source refers to a radioactive material permanently sealed in a capsule or 
closely bonded and in a solid form and which is not exempt from regulatory control. 
This also includes any radioactive material released if the radioactive source is 
leaking or broken, but does not include material encapsulated for disposal, or nuclear 
material within the nuclear fuel cycles of research and power reactors;
(mm) Radioactive waste refers to waste substances, objects or equipment for which no 
further use is foreseen by their owner, with a radionuclide content or surface 
radionuclide contamination exceeding values permitting their discharge into the 
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Radioactive waste disposal refers to a permanent emplacement of radioactive waste 
into areas, facilities or installation without the intention of its retrieval;
Radioactive waste and spent fuel storage refers to the holding of radioactive sources, 
spent fuel or of radioactive waste in a facility that provides for their/its containment, 
with the intention of retrieval;
Radionuclide refers to an unstable form of a chemical element that radioactively 
decays, resulting in the emission of nuclear radiation;
Registrant refers to the holder of a current registration;
Registration refers to a form of authorization for practices of low or moderate risks 
whereby the person responsible for the practice has prepared and submitted a safety 
assessment of the facilities and equipment to the Commission and has complied with 
the legal requirements. The requirements for safety assessment and the conditions or 
limitations applied to the practice should be less severe than those for licensing. 
Typical practices that are amenable to registration are those for which:
(1) safety can largely be ensured by the design of the facilities and equipment;
(2) the operating procedures are simple to follow;
(3) the safety training requirements are minimal; and
(4) there is a history of few problems with safety in operations;
Regulatory Body refers to an organization designated by the government as having 
legal authority for exercising regulatory control with respect to ionizing radiation 
sources, including issuing authorizations, and thereby regulating one or more aspects 
of the safety or security of radioactive sources.
Safeguards refer to measures undertaken to ensure that the nuclear material, non­
nuclear material, services, equipment, facilities, information and certain items are not 
used for the manufacture of nuclear weapons or any other nuclear explosive devices 
or to further any military purpose;
Safety refers to measures intended to minimize the likelihood of accidents involving 
radiation sources, nuclear material and their associated facilities;
Security refers to the prevention and detection of and response to, theft, sabotage, 
unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear 
material, other radioactive substances or their associated facilities;
Source refers to anything that may cause radiation exposure — such as by emitting 
ionizing radiation or by releasing radioactive substances or material — and can be 
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Special Drawing Right, hereinafter referred to as SDR, refers to the unit of account
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Technical and Scientific Support Organization refers to external organization or
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experts who are not part of the Commission’s permanent staff from whom the
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ARTICLE II -  THE PHILIPPINE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
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Sec. 6. 
Creation of the Philippine Nuclear Regulatory Commission. -  There is
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hereby created the Philippine Nuclear Regulatory Commission (PNRC), hereinafter referred
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to as the Commission, that shall be an attached agency of the Department of Science and
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Technology for policy direction, coordination, technical and administrative supervision.
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Mandate of the Commission. -  The Commission shall exercise authority
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over all aspects of safety, security and safeguards involving nuclear materials and other
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radioactive materials, facilities and radiation generating equipment.
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Sec. 8. Regulatory Policy of the PNRC. -  In issuing authorizations and regulations
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xmder this Act, the Commission shall:
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Impose the minimum requirements to protect the health and safety of the public and
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the environment, and ensure the security of ionizing radiation sources;
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Prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and prevent nuclear or radiological terrorism
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consistent with the obligations of the Philippines under relevant international
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instruments;
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Establish and implement regulations consistent with relevant international standards
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and best practices; and
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Ensure that operators are technically and financially qualified to engage in the
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proposed activities in accordance with the requirements of this Act and the
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Commission’s regulations, and has financial protection to fulfill obligations on
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Define and formulate policies, regulations, standards, and other issuances as a basis
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for its regulatory actions on nuclear and radiation safety, security and safeguards;
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Develop and issue regulations and standards, regulatory guides and other documents
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necessary for the implementation of this Act and its implementing rules and
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regulations;
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Issue, amend and revoke rules, regulations and orders pertaining to the financial
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capability of operators to cover liability for nuclear damage;
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Establish and implement a system of authorization in the form of notification,
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registration, and licensing, including modifications, amendments, suspension and
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revocation of such authorizations;
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Review and assess submissions on safety assessments and security plans from the
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facility operators prior to authorization and periodically thereafter, as required;
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Inspect, monitor and assess activities and practices to ensure compliance with
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applicable regulations, and the terms and conditions of authorizations;
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Take enforcement measures as provided for under Section 21 of this Act in the event
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Define exemptions and exclusions from regulatory control;
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Ensure the application of safety, safeguard and security requirements consistent with
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national and international commitments;
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Hold hearings and conduct investigations, and for these purposes, administer oaths
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and affirmations and issue subpoenas to any person to appear and testify, or to appear
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and produce documents at any designated time and place;
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Cooperate with other governmental or non-governmental bodies having competence
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in such areas as health and safety, environmental protection, security and
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transportation of nuclear and related dangerous goods;
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Cooperate with and act as the national competent authority on nuclear safety, security
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and regulatory matters for the IAEA, foreign governments, ministries, departments,
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and agencies, relevant regional and international organizations, including law
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security and safeguards of nuclear and other radioactive materials and safety of
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Obtain experts’ advice and opinions necessary to perform its functions, including the
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Cooperate with other relevant government agencies to establish and maintain a
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national radiological emergency preparedness and response plan;
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Carry out or contract research activities on radiation safety and security;
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Establish appropriate mechanisms and procedures for informing and consulting the
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public and other stakeholders about the regulatory process and the safety, health and
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environmental aspects of regulated activities and practices, including in incidents,
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accidents and abnormal occurrences;
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Establish and maintain a national register of radiation sources;
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Establish and maintain a national register of persons authorized to carry out activities
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or practices under this law;
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Cooperate with the IAEA 
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Safeguards Agreement, and any protocols thereto, between the Republic of the
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Philippines and the IAEA, including conducting inspections and visits, carrying out
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complementary access and providing any assistance or information required by
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designated IAEA inspectors in the fulfilment of their responsibilities;
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Establish and maintain a State System of Accounting for and Control of nuclear
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material and a national system for the registration of licenses for nuclear material, and
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to establish the necessary reporting and record keeping and requirements pursuant to
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the Safeguards Agreement, and any protocols thereto, between [name of State] and
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the IAEA;
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Perform such other relevant functions necessary to implement the provisions of this
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Defense and other law enforcement agencies to conduct inspections of atomic energy
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facilities, materials or any activity jointly with the authorized representatives of the
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Commission when the national security of the state is involved.
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Sec. 10. Management System. -  The Commission shall establish, implement, and
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assess a management system that is aligned with its safety goals and contributes to its
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achievement. The Commission shall ensure that regulatory control is stable and consistent.
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headed by a Commissioner who shall be appointed by the President for a term of five (5)
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two Associate Commissioners who shall be appointed by the President with a term of four (4) 
years and three (3) years respectively. Thereafter, the successors shall be appointed for five
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The commissioner or at least one (1) of the two (2) associate commissioners shall 
have the necessary scientific and technical qualifications, preferably an advanced degree in 
natural sciences or engineering or a broad professional background in any of the said fields.
The Commissioner shall not be removed from service for political considerations, but 
for just cause which includes misconduct, demonstrated lack of competence, unlawful 
behavior, inability to perform assigned duties, and the like.
The head of the Commission shall draw up its organizational structure to be submitted 
to the Department Secretary for approval.
For the proper management and effective implementation of the objectives of the 
Commission, an Executive Director shall be appointed by the President upon the 
recommendation of the Commission, and shall perform the following functions:
(a) 
Assist the Commissioner in the discharge of his functions as executive and 
administrative head of the Commission;
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Coordinate and direct the activities of the staff and is responsible for the day-to-day 
management of the affairs and activities of the Commission;
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Recommend and develop plans to achieve the Commission's objectives;
(d) 
Provide secretariat services to the Commission; and
(e) 
Perform such other relevant functions necessary to implement the provisions of this 
Act.
Sec. 12. 
Use of Income. -  The budget of the Commission, based on an aimual 
appropriation from Congress, shall ensure that the Commission has the financial and human 
resources necessary to fulfill its assigned responsibilities under this Act.
The Commission shall also be authorized to:
(a) 
Charge and collect reasonable fees in the performance of its regulatory functions, 
provided that such fees shall be imposed by regulation on the basis of such published 
criteria as the Commission deems appropriate; and
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Use 100% of its income, donations, bequests, grants, and all sums which may be 
appropriated for upgrading its physical and human resources, for the conduct of its 
activities, and for augmentation of its budget in case of shortfalls.
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Technical and Scientific Support Organizations. -  The Commission is
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authorized to seek expert opinion and reeommendations from independent technical and
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scientific support organizations whose technical advice will not have conflict of interest or
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improper influence on its regulatory decision making. Any advice offered shall not relieve
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the Commission of its responsibilities under this Act, other relevant laws and applicable
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Commission, the Department of Science and Technology shall establish an advisory board to
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assist and advise the Commission on the safety and security matters arising from the use of
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nuclear and radioactive materials and from the operation of nuclear installations and radiation
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facilities, and on regulations applicable to such authorizations. The advisory board shall be
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composed of experts from other government agencies or from the academia and/or non-
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Government entities or both, not exceeding eleven (11) in number: Provided, however, that
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the Commission shall have the final decision and responsibility with respect to such matters.
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Sec. 15. Requirement for Authorization.
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Any person who intends to engage in an activity or practice shall submit a notification
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to the Commission of its intention to carry out such activity or practice in the form
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No authorization to acquire, own, or operate any nuclear installations and radiation
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facilities shall be issued to an alien, or any corporation or other entity which is owned
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or controlled by an alien, a foreign corporation, or a foreign government. For purposes
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of this Act, a corporation or entity is not owned or controlled by an alien, a foreign
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corporation of a foreign government if at least sixty percent (60%) of its capital stock
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Sec. 16. Activities Subject to Authorization. -  It shall be unlawful for any person to
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transfer, construct, receive, own, possess, operate, import or export any nuclear installations
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and radiation facilities except under an authorization issued by the Commission under this
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Act. A person or organization shall be required specific authorization issued by the
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Transfer, receive, acquire, own, possess, or use nuclear or radioactive material for
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Produce of radioactive materials from particle accelerators;
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Operate nuclear installations and ionizing radiation facilities for research, commercial 
power, and other purposes;
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Site, construct, commission, operate, dismantle, decommission, close radioactive 
waste management facilities;
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Transport of nuclear or radioactive materials to, within, and from the Philippines; and
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Engage in or providing nuclear technical services.
Sec. 17. 
Licensing Process and Conditions for Issuance of Authorization. -  The 
Commission shall provide for the licensing process and the conditions for issuance of 
authorization specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations issued under this Act.
Sec. 18. Responsibilities of the Authorized Person. -
(a) 
Any person authorized to conduct activities or practices shall have the primary 
responsibility for the safe and secure conduct of those activities or practices and for 
ensuring compliance with this Act and all applicable regulatory requirements and 
conditions of the authorization related to those activities or practices.
(b) 
Any person authorized to conduct activities or practices shall provide the Commission 
with any requested assistance in the performance of its regulatory functions.
(c) 
Any person ceasing authorized activities or practices shall inform the Commission 
prior to the cessation of those activities or practices.
Sec. 19. Provisional Authorization. -  In all cases of application for authorization to 
construct a facility, if the Commission finds that, on the basis of the technical information 
and data so far made available to it, there is reasonable assurance that the proposed facility 
can be constructed and operated at the proposed location without undue risk to the health, 
safety and security of the public and the environment, the Commission shall initially issue a 
provisional license to the applicant. Such a provisional authorization may be granted even if 
the information on health, safety, and security then available is less than would be needed for 
an authorization to operate provided that the Commission is satisfied that there is reasonable 
assurance that questions of health, safety, and security will be so resolved as to warrant the 
issuance of an authorization to operate the facility. However, the provisional authorization 
provided herein shall not exceed one (1) year.
Sec. 20. 
Additional Requirements in Case of Nuclear Installation for
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such as securing a franchise, a certificate of public convenience and necessity, obtaining
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approval for rates and services and others, from the appropriate agency having jurisdiction:
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Provided, however, that upon certification by the Commission, importations of nuclear fuel
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for use in these facilities shall be free from all taxes and duties in accordance with incentives
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under the pertinent provisions of the Board of Investment (BOI) Act.
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facilities and transport, through regulations issued under this Act, to verify
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compliance with the applicable requirements and conditions of any authorization
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nuclear and other radioactive material through safety and security assessments;
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monitoring and verification of compliance with any authorization issued under
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Section 16; inspections; and the maintenance of appropriate records by licensees. The
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verification system shall be provided for in the regulations issued under this Act.
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relevant nuclear safety, security and safeguards regulations issued under this Act, the
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conditions of an authorization issued under Section 16, or other requirements that do
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not constitute a criminal offense under Sections [57 and 58] of this Act, the
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the proceedings provided for in Section 22: suspension, modification, and revocation
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of authorization, or imposition of a civil monetary penalty.
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Suspension, Modification, and Revocation of Authorizations. -  Any
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authorization issued pursuant to this Act may be suspended, modified or revoked by the
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Commission in the event of a willful violation of its conditions, when circumstances in which
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the public interest, health, safety, or security so requires, when the conditions under which it
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was issued are no longer complied with, or in any circumstance that continued activity under
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the authorization shall pose an unacceptable risk to people or the environment. Provided,
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That the licensee shall have been accorded an opportunity to demonstrate or achieve
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compliance with the requirements. In all instances, the Commission shall provide information
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disposed of, either voluntarily, or involuntarily, directly or indirectly, unless the Commission
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shall, after securing full information, find that such transfer, assignment, encumbrance, or
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other disposition is in accordance with the purposes and provisions of this Act and shall give
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its consent in writing.
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renewed, and pursuant to Commission order, the licensee shall be required to take such
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measures as may be necessary to protect the health and safety of the public, and the
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environment from the harmful effects of radiation, and ensure security of radioactive material
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and facilities.
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and other radioactive material and facilities held by the licensee pending their appropriate and
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lawful disposition by or for the licensee.
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The Commission shall take the appropriate steps to ensure that:
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No activity or practice shall be authorized unless it produces sufficient benefit to
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the exposed person or to the society in a manner that offsets the radiation harm
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that it may cause;
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The magnitude of individual doses, the number of persons exposed and the
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likelihood of incurring exposures shall all be kept as low as reasonably
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achievable, economic and social factors being taken into account; and
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No individual shall be exposed to ionizing radiation doses which exceed
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The Commission shall establish dose limits for persons that may not be exceeded in
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The Commission shall identify sources or practices to be exempted from regulatory
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The Commission shall establish clearance levels below which radioactive material
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within authorized activities and practices can be released from regulatory control.
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The Commission shall ensure that authorized facilities maintain a record of exposure
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of the public, patients, and of workers occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation at
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their work.
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The Commission shall promulgate appropriate regulations and related guidelines to
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address all issues and concerns related to exposure to ionizing radiation from natural
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The authorized person shall bear the prime responsibility for ensuring the safety and
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security of the facility and of all activities and practices associated with it.
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Authorized persons shall ensure compliance with the requirements and dose limits
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established by the Commission and shall ensure that radiation doses to workers and
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the public, including doses from releases to the environment, are as low as reasonably
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achievable, taking into account social and economic factors.
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Persons authorized to conduct activities utilizing ionizing radiation for medical
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purposes shall ensure the overall patient protection and safety in the prescription of,
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Emergency Plan. -  No authorization or license to conduct an activity or
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practice, operate a facility or possess or use a source may be granted unless and until an
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appropriate emergency preparedness and response plan has been developed by the applicant
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and approved by the Commission.
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Develop and maintain a national emergency plan for responding to potential nuclear
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Coordinate the task of the radiological emergency response organization of the
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Commission within the framework of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
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Management Council (NDRRMC) of the Department of National Defense in the
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Provide for the activities of an emergency response center and for an international
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exchange of information on the radiation situation, consistent with the Philippines’
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transport of nuclear and other radioactive material to, from and within the jurisdiction of the
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Philippines in coordination with relevant national government agencies and consistent with
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the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regulations for the safe and secure transport
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of radioactive material.
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Establish regulatory requirements and relevant guides for the exportation and
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importation of nuclear and other radioactive materials which require licensees, inter
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the assurance of applying safeguards and physical protection measures to protect
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public health, safety and security;
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Competent Authority of the exporting country to export such materials to the
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Philippines in accordance with laws and regulations of that country; and
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and administrative capability, resources and regulatory infrastructure needed for
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the safe and secure management of the requested nuclear and other radioactive
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material, particularly disused sources; and
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Coordinate with relevant agencies of government and establish appropriate formal
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mechanisms for coordination to effectively implement these import/export control
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measures for nuclear and other radioactive material including devices that produce
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To ensure the safe and secure management of radioactive waste and spent fuel, the 
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Applicable safety and security requirements and regulations for the protection of 
people and the environment from adverse impacts of radioactive waste and spent fuel 
management activities;
A system of authorization of radioactive waste and spent fuel management activities;
A system of regulatory inspection, documentation and reporting for radioactive waste 
and spent fuel management activities, and in the case of disposal, a system of 
institutional control; and
A system of enforcement to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and the 
terms and conditions of authorizations for radioactive waste and spent fuel 
management activities.
ARTICLE IX - SAFEGUARDS, PHYSICAL PROTECTION AND SECURITY 
Sec. 31. 
Safeguards. -  The Commission shall:
Maintain a system of accounting for and control of nuclear materials and establish 
requirements for accounting for and methods for control of nuclear material;
Fulfill the Philippines’ obligation to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, the Safeguards 
Agreement, and related international treaties, conventions, agreements and protocols 
thereto;
Ensure unimpeded access by designated IAEA inspectors and duly authorized 
representatives of the Philippine government agencies to any location or facility 
provided for under the Safeguards Agreement and any protocols thereto, with a view 
to conducting the verification activities authorized by these instruments; and
a. Ensure full cooperation and support to the IAEA by all national government 
agencies and authorized persons in the application of safeguards measures.
Sec. 32. 
Physical Protection and security of nuclear and other radioactive
material. -
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The Commission shall have the authority to issue regulations under this Act to 
implement effective measures to prevent, detect and respond to unauthorized acts 
involving nuclear and other radioactive material that may cause injury to persons, 
property or the environment in the Republic of the Philippines or otherwise jeopardize 
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Philippines’ obligations as a party to the Convention on the Physical Protection of 
Nuclear Material, the Amendment thereto, and other international treaties and 
conventions.
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the protection of individuals, society and the environment from the deleterious effects 
of radioactive sources.
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The Commission shall also have the authority under this Act to coordinate with the 
relevant agencies of government and seek international cooperation to effectively 
implement these security measures.
ARTICLE X -  ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW 
Sec. 33. 
Notice and Conduct of Hearing.
In any proceeding under this Act for the grant, suspension, revocation or amendment 
of any authorization, or upon the issuance of an order, the Commission shall hold a hearing 
upon the request of any person whose interest may be affected and shall admit such person 
as a party to the proceeding.
The hearings of the Commission may be open to the public and relevant stakeholders, 
except where warranted by considerations of security, national defense or proprietary 
matters.
Except in cases where immediate action is required in order to protect the health and 
safety of the public or the national interest, no order issued under Section 22 shall become 
effective imtil after the licensee has had notice for a hearing and opportunity to be heard.
Where an order suspending, revoking or modifying an authorization, or an order 
issued under Section 22 is made effective without prior notice for a hearing and opportunity 
to be heard, the order shall only be temporary pending the hearing and issuance of the 
Commission’s final decision in the proceeding.
Sec. 34. Orders and Decisions. -  All orders and decisions of the Commission shall 
be in writing, stating clearly and distinctly the facts and issues involved and the reasons on 
which the Commission’s order or decision is based, and shall be made available to the public.
Sec. 35. 
Judicial Review. -  The Court of Appeals is hereby given the power of 
judicial review over any final order or decision of the Conunission rendered under Section 34 
and shall modify or set aside such order or decision when it clearly appears that there was no 
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Appeals on the application of any party or other person affected thereby, by certiorari in
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appropriate cases, or by petition for review, in accordance with the Rules of Court, within
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such period as the Commission may rule or prescribe but not exceeding thirty days from
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notice of such order or decision. An appeal shall not suspend the grant of authorization, but
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shall maintain the suspension or revocation of authorization until after the final disposition of
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the appeal by the Court of Appeals, unless said Court determines otherwise. Only questions
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of law on such order or decision may be reviewed by the Supreme Court.
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Sec. 36. Notice of Regulation. -  No regulation adopted by the Commission shall be
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effective less than fifteen days after publication of the regulation in the Official Gazette,
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except, that if the Commission finds that the health, safety, and security or the national
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interest requires, the regulation may be made effective immediately upon publication in the
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Official Gazette or upon furnishing copies of the regulation to the persons affected.
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Sec. 37. Incident Reports. -  No report by any licensee of any incident arising out of
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or in connection with authorized activities made pursuant to any requirement of the
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The Operator Liability. -  The operator shall be liable for nuclear damage
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Involving nuclear material coming from or originating in his nuclear installation, and
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Involving nuclear material sent to his nuclear installation, and occurring:
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incidentally to the carriage of such material, the provisions of paragraph (a) of 
this Section shall not apply where another installation operator or person is 
solely liable pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (b) or (c) of this Section,
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operator shall be liable for nuclear damage upon proof that such damage has been 
caused by a nuclear accident involving nuclear material in the course of carriage:
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international convention on civil liability for nuclear damage to which the 
Philippines is a party; or
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Contracting Party to the Vienna Convention.
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Whenever both nuclear damage and damage other than nuclear damage have been 
caused by a nuclear incident or jointly by a nuclear incident and one or more other 
occurrences, such other damage shall, to the extent that it is not reasonably separable 
from the nuclear damage be deemed, for purposes of this Act, to be nuclear damage 
caused by that nuclear incident. Where, however, damage is caused jointly by nuclear 
incident covered by this Section and by an emission of ionizing radiation not covered 
by it, nothing in this Section shall limit or otherwise affect the liability, either as 
regards any persons suffering nuclear damage or by way of recourse or contribution, 
of any person who may be held liable in connection with that emission of ionizing 
radiation.
Sec. 39. 
Absolute and Exclusive Liability.
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The liability of the installation operator for nuclear damage shall be absolute.
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The installation operator shall not be liable for nuclear damage caused by a nuclear 
incident directly due to a grave natural disaster of an exceptional character.
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Except as otherwise provided in this Act, no person other than the installation 
operator shall be liable for nuclear damage.
Sec. 40. 
Recourse Actions. -  The installation operator shall have a right of 
recourse only:
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If there is such a right pursuant to the express provision of a written cohtract with the 
other installation operator; or
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Gross Negligence or Intentional Act of Claimant. -  If the nuclear damage 
resulted wholly or partly either from the gross negligence of the person suffering the damage 
or from an act or omission of such person done with intent to cause damage, the Court may 
relieve the installation operator from his obligation to pay compensation in respect of the 
damage suffered by such person.
Sec. 42. 
Exceptions to Liability. -  No installation operator shall be liable for any 
nuclear damage caused by a nuclear accident directly due to an act of armed conflict, 
hostilities, civil war or insurrection.
Sec. 43. 
Limit of Liability. -  The liability of the installation operator for nuclear
damage under this Act shall be limited to an amount in Philippine pesos which is equivalent 
to 300 million Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) (roughly equivalent to 400 million US 
dollars), for any one nuclear incident, exclusive of an interest or costs which may be awarded 
by the Court in actions for compensation of such nuclear damage. The amount maybe subject 
to change, as determined by the Commission, in accordance with international conventions 
ratified by the Philippines.
Sec. 44. 
Exemption from Liability. -  The installation operator shall not be liable 
under this Act for nuclear damage:
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To the nuclear installation itself or to any property on the site of that installation
which is used or to be used in connection with that installation; or
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To the means of transport upon which the nuclear material involved was located at the
time of the nuclear incident.
Sec. 45. 
Exclusions. -  The Commission may, if it determines that the small extent 
of the risk involved so warrants, exclude by regulation any small quantities of nuclear 
material from the application of the provisions in this Article XIII. 
Provided, that (a) 
maximum limits for the exclusion of such quantities have been established by the Board of 
Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency; and (b) any exclusion must be within 
the limits so established.
Sec. 46. 
Certificate to Carrier. -  In accordance with such regulations as the 
Commission may issue, the appropriate installation operator shall provide the carrier, which 
furnishes carriage of nuclear material, with a certificate issued by or on behalf of the insurer 
or other financial guarantor furnishing the financial security.
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In case the nuclear incident occurs in the course of carriage of nuclear material, either
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in one and the same means of transport, or, in the case of storage incidental to the
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Operator of Several Installations. -  Subject to the provisions of
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involved in one nuclear incident, such installation operator shall be liable in respect of each
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Carrier or Handler of Nuclear Material as Installation Operator. -  The
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designate a carrier of nuclear material or a person handling radioactive waste, at his request
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and with the consent of the installation operator concerned, as installation operator in the
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respectively. Upon such designation, such carrier or such person shall be considered as an
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Court Having Jurisdiction. -  The Regional Trial Court having jurisdiction
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over the place where the nuclear incident occurs shall have jurisdiction to determine claims
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for compensation for such nuclear damage under this Act.
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Intervention of Commission in Court Proceedings. -  When, after the
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the Court having jurisdiction over the claims for compensation arising from the nuclear
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incident, shall allow the Commission, upon its petition, to intervene in the proceedings with
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Sec. 52. 
Compulsory Processes. -  After the occurrence of a nuclear
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incident for which it appears compensation may be payable under this Act, the Commission
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may adopt such measures as may be appropriate to determine the persons who were or might
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rs
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have been exposed to ionizing radiation resulting from such nuclear incident, which measures
2 
may include a summons to such persons to submit themselves to examination before such
3 
authority or body as shall be designated by the Commission within three months from the
4 
date of summons. In determining the amount of damages or the right to recover damages, the
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Court may, in its discretion, take into account the inexcusable failure of the claimant to fulfill
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or comply with the foregoing obligation.
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Sec, 53. 
Investigation of Nuclear Incidents. -  The Commission shall make an
8 
investigation of the cause and extent of any nuclear incident for which it appears
9 
compensation may be payable under this Act and its finding shall be made available to the
10 
public, to the parties involved and to the Courts.
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ARTICLE XII-TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
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Sec. 54. 
The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute.
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(a) 
The regulatory function of the of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute hereinafter
14 
referred to as the Institute, is hereby transferred to the Commission;
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(b) 
The development, promotion and use of nuclear energy for peaceful applications
16 
shall remain the responsibility of the Institute, whereupon the Director of the Institute
17 
shall draw up its new organizational structure to be submitted to the President through
18 
the Department of Science & Technology Secretary for approval;
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(c) 
The Institute shall be the scientific nuclear organization in the country and continue to
20 
function as one of the Research and Development Institutes of the Department of
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Science and Technology, and continue its mandate to foster nuclear research and
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development including nuclear safety research pursuant to the objectives of Executive
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Order No. 128, series of 1987.
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(d) 
Under this Act, the Institute shall be allowed to use 100% of its income to augment
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and hire additional human resources and upgrade its facilities.
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(e) 
The regulatory functions of the Institute which were inherited from the former
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Philippine Atomic Energy Commission by virtue of R.A. No. 2067, as amended and
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R.A. No. 5207, as amended, E.O. 128 and E.O. 366 are deemed transferred to the
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Commission.
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(f) 
Previous regulatory issuances -  all regulations, rules, orders previously established by
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the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute shall remain in force until superseded by the
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Commission.
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Sec. 55. 
The Center for Device Regulation, Radiation, Health and Research.
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(a) 
The regulatory functions of the Center for Device Regulation, Radiation, Health and
2 
Research hereinafter referred to as the CDRRHR of the Department of Health over
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devices generating ionizing radiation by virtue of R.A. 9711 are deemed transferred to
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the Commission.
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(b) 
This Act shall in no way prevent the Department of Health or its line agencies from
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imposing additional requirements for the regulation of medical and health-related
7 
devices in the interest of public health and safety as provided for by law.
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(c) 
The Center for Device Regulation, Radiation, Health and Research shall remain with
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the Department of Health.
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(d) 
Previous regulatory issuances -  all regulations, rules, orders pertaining to ionizing
11 
radiation previously established by the Center for Device Regulation, Radiation,
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Health and Research shall remain in force until superseded by the Commission.
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Sec. 56. 
Human Resources. -  All plantilla positions of the Nuclear Regulatory
14 
Division of the PNRI, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) are hereby transferred
15 
to the Commission. 
Thereafter, all powers, functions and duties, records, files, and assets
16 
pertaining to regulation of nuclear and radioactive materials and facilities of the PNRI shall
17 
be transferred to the Commission. All plantilla positions of the Radiation Regulation Division
18 
of the Center for Device Regulation, Radiation, Health and Research (CDRRHR) of the
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Department of Health (DOH) which have responsibilities solely in ionizing radiation
20 
regulation are also hereby transferred to the Commission. Thereafter, all powers, functions
21 
and duties, records, files, and assets of these organizational units shall be transferred to the
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Commission.
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There shall be no diminution of rank, salaries, allowances and benefits of all
24 
personnel transferred to the Commission. In case of a difference in the above benefits
25 
between the transferred employees of the two agencies, the higher amount shall be adopted.
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New employees of the Commission shall be entitled to the same allowances and benefits as
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the transferred employees.
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The head of the Commission shall draw up its organizational structure to be submitted
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to the Department Secretary for approval.
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ARTICLE XIII -  PENAL PROVISIONS
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Sec. 57. 
Violation of Specific Provisions of the Act. -  Any person who
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willfully violates, attempts to violate, or conspires to violate, any provision of Section 16 of
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this Act shall upon conviction thereof, suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not more than
34 
five (5) years or a fine of not more than one million pesos (PHP 1,000,000.00) or both.
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Sec. 58. Violation of Other Provisions of this Act. -  Any person who shall willfully
2 
violate, attempt to violate, or conspire to violate any provisions of this Act for which no
3 
penalty is specifically provided or of any regulation, order or authorization issued under this
4 
Act shall, upon conviction thereof, suffer the penalty of imprisonment of not more than two
5 
(2) years or a fine of not more than five hundred thousand pesos (PHP 500,000.00) or both.
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ARTICLE XIV -  FINAL PROVISIONS
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Sec. 59. Appropriations. -  The amount needed for the initial implementation of this
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Act shall be taken from the current year’s appropriations of the Nuclear Regulatory Division
9 
of the PNRI and the licensing and regulatory group of the CDRRHR. Thereafter, such sums
10 
as may be necessary for its continued implementation shall be included in the annual General
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Appropriations Act.
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Sec. 60. Implementing Rules and Regulations. -  The Commission, in consultation
13 
with the DOST shall issue the rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of
14 
this Act.
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Sec. 61. Repealing Clause. -  The pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 2067 as
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amended, otherwise known as the Science Act of 1958, Republic Act No. 5207 as amended,
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otherwise known as the Atomic Energy Regulatory and Liability Act of 1968, Republic Act
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No. 9711 otherwise known as the Food and Drug Administration Act of 2009, Executive
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Order No. 128 Series of 1987 on Reorganizing the National Science and Technology
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Authority, rules and regulations and other issuances or parts thereof which are inconsistent
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with this Act are hereby repealed, amended or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 62. Separability Clause. -  If any provision of this Act shall be declared
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unconstitutional or invalid, the other provisions not otherwise affected shall remain in full
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force and effect.
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Sec. 63. Effectivity Clause. -  This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its
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publication in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.
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Approved,
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