Atomic Energy Act of Malawi 2011
Country
Year
2011
Summary
ATOMIC ENERGY BILL, 2011
MEMORANDUM
This Bill seeks to introduce comprehensive legislation to provide for the adequate protection of people as well as the environment against the harmful effects of radiation sources, nuclear material and radioactive materials.
Although currently Malawi has some legislation that contains reference to nuclear science and technology, the legislation is inadequate for the comprehensive regulation and management of radiation sources, nuclear material and radioactive materials. The regulatory framework is sectoral and therefore fragmented in nature and as such does not provide a comprehensive and coordinated approach to the regulation and management of atomic energy related activities. In most cases, the pieces of legislation address only an aspect, such as the need to safeguard the health of individuals or society and the need to minimize negative impacts to the environment.
Further, the current legislation that contains reference to nuclear science and technology does not provide for health and safety when handling radiation sources, nuclear material and radioactive materials activities and nuclear sources, security of nuclear sources from theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, illegal transfer or other malicious acts involving nuclear materials; and safeguard mechanisms for disaster preparedness responses in the event of nuclear related emergencies.
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