This Decree, composed of 6 Chapters, regulates the Protecting System to the Brazilian Nuclear Programme (SIPRON) created by Decree-Law No. 1.809. The Decree specifies composition, requirements, duties and structure of the SIPRON, which will be responsible for the following sectors: a) protection of human beings in emergency situation; b) workers' safety and health; c) environment protection; d) physical protection; e) national safeguard; f) nuclear safety; g) radio-protection; and h) intelligence.
Brazil · 1997-04-22