Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Second Regular Session

HOUSE BILL NO. 8008

Introduced by: “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The risks of nuclear technology are imminent to happen in our country and yet our
government does not have any program to address such contingency. The impact of nuclear
disaster can harm many lives, property and the balance of our environment.

The purpose of this bill is to establish a National Nuclear Radiation Safety Board that
will be responsible for formulating programs, management and provide policies that will aid in
the prevention or minimization of nuclear technology risks or threats.

Immediate approval of this bill is earnestly sought.

“KUYA” JOSE/ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO
Representative

First District of Bulacan


Republic of the Philippines
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Quezon City

SEVENTEENTH CONGRESS
Third Regular Session

HOUSE BILL No, __ 8008

Introduced by Representative “KUYA” JOSE ANTONIO R. SY-ALVARADO

AN ACT
CREATING THE NATIONAL NUCLEAR RADIATION SAFETY BOARD AND
DEFINING ITS SCOPE, FUNCTIONS AND POWERS

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in
Congress assembled:

SECTION 1. Creation. There is hereby created a National Nuclear Radiation Safety
Board, herein after referred to as the NNSRB, under the Office of the President.

SEC. 2. Purpose. In accordance with the Constitutional mandate that the State shall
protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord
with the rhythm and harmony of nature, the NNRSB shall regulate all undertakings of
nuclear radiation researches, developmental application for the safety and protection of the
general public and thereby prevent or decrease the risks which such activities pose to life,
property and ecology.

SEC. 3. Composition. The NNRSB shall be composed of seven (7) members, which
shall include the Director of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), who shall
act as the Chairman of the Board, the Dean of the University of the Philippines’ College of
Science, who shall act the vice-Chairman of the Board, the Director of the University of the
Philippines’ Institute of Physics, and the Executive Director of the Philippine Council for
Health Research and Development (PCHRD) as ex-officio members and three (3)
representatives to be appointed by the President for a term of one (1) year from any of the
State Colleges and Universities, any of the non-governmental organizations and
institutions: Provided that, in the absence of any ex-officio member, said member may
designate his deputy to act in his instead.

SEC. 4. Meetings. The NNRSB shall meet regularly once a month and may hold
special meetings to consider urgent matters upon call of the Chairman or any three (3)
members thereof.

SEC. 5. Quorum. The presence of a majority shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of business: Provided that, affirmative vote of at least four (4) members shall
be necessary for the adoption of a resolution or a guideline.

SEC. 6. Powers and Functions. The NNSRB shall have the following powers and
functions:
(a) Formulate national guidelines and regulate nuclear radiation research,
development and application in public or private institutions with local and/or
foreign funding;


(b) Review, monitor, approve or reject all nuclear radiation research,
developmental and application project proposals;

(c) Regulate the importation and exportation, use, storage and distribution of any
radioactive substance, in close coordination with PNRI,

(d) Conduct periodic investigations, inspections and evaluations of the standards
and facilities of nuclear radiation researches, development and application;

(©) Abate, enjoin or prohibit the undertaking of any nuclear radiation research,
development and application which may be dangerous or risky to public safety;

(f) Exercise such other powers and functions as may be necessary for the effective
accomplishment of the purpose herein provided.

SEC. 7. Compensation. The ex-officio members of the NNRSB, or their designated
deputy, as the case may be, shall be entitled to per diems for meetings attended, not
exceeding Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) per meeting and not exceeding Two Thousand
Pesos (P2,000.00) per month. The other members of the NNRSB shall receive a monthly
allowance of Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00).

SEC. 8. Prior Approval. No nuclear radiation research, development and application
shall be undertaken without the prior approval of the NNRSB.

SEC. 9. Penalties. Violations of the preceding section or of any guideline or
resolution adopted by the NNRSB shall be punished by imprisonment form six (6) months
to five (5) years and/or fine of not less than Twenty Thousand Pesos (P20,000.00) or both.
If the violation is committed by a corporation, partnership or association, its President,
Manager, Agent or any other official in charge of the management thereof who committed
or who knowingly participated in the commission of said violation shall suffer the penalties
herein provided. Provided that, if the offender is an alien, in addition to the penalty herein
provided, he shall be deported without further proceedings on the part of the Commissioner
of Immigration.

SEC. 10. Appropriation. To carry out the provisions of this Act, there is hereby
appropriated the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Pesos (P300,000.00) out of the funds in
the National Treasury not otherwise appropriated. Thereafter, the succeeding
appropriations of the NNRSB shall be included in the general Appropriations Act.

SEC. 11. Repealing Clause. All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations,
policies, programs or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with any provision of this Act
are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.

SEC. 12. Separability Clause. If for any reasons, any section or provision of this
Act is declared to be unconstitutional or void, the other sections or provisions hereof which
are not affected thereby shall continue in full force and effect.

SEC. 13. Effectivity. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days upon completion of
its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation.