This Executive Decree approves the Internal Regulations of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (AREA). This Regulation establishes the general rules and defines the powers, forms of organisation and functioning of AREA's bodies and services. The provisions of this Regulation apply to the management bodies and all employees and administrative agents of AREA, regardless of the type of employment relationship and the nature of the function performed. The Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority coordinates, controls, and supervises nuclear fuel cycle activities, as well as actions related to the use of radioactive sources, materials, devices, and substances, as referred to in the Atomic Energy Law No. 4/07 and its regulations, in collaboration with other bodies. The AREA's duties include, in particular: assist the Executive in matters of protection and safety related to activities involving the use of ionising radiation, such as radioactive facilities, materials, substances and sources; contribute to institutional coordination in matters relating to the protection of the health of members of the public, occupationally exposed workers, the environment and consumer protection, through the promotion of the efficient and safe use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes; develop norms standards, plans, proposals and measures to be adopted in relation to the Atomic Energy Act, Radiation Protection Regulations and others; issue licences, radiation safety certificates and other authorisations relating to activities, facilities and sources of ionising radiation provided for in the Atomic Energy Act and the Radiation Protection Regulations; issue professional licences to workers engaged in activities involving radioactive materials and/or sources; approve safety plans and regulations for specific facilities; develop proposals on dose limits, in accordance with Article 17 of the Atomic Energy Act, etc.
Angola · 2025-08-19