NUCLEAR ENERGY PROMOTION ACT

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Act is to provide for matters concerning the research, development, production and use of nuclear energy (hereinafter referred to as "use of nuclear energy") to contribute to enhancing people's lifestyles and welfare by facilitating the advancement of academic research and industrial development.

Article 2(Definitions) #

The terms used in this Act are defined as follows:

1. The term "nuclear energy" means nuclear energy under subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Nuclear Safety Act;

2. The term "reactor" means reactors under subparagraph 8 of Article 2 of the Nuclear Safety Act;

3. The term "treatment of spent nuclear fuel" means the treatment of spent nuclear fuel under subparagraph 14 of Article 2 of the Nuclear Safety Act;

4. The term "radioactive waste" means radioactive waste under subparagraph 18 of Article 2 of the Nuclear Safety Act.

Article 3(Atomic Energy Commission) #

An Atomic Energy Commission (hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") shall be established under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister to deliberate and decide on important matters concerning the use of nuclear energy.

Article 4(Functions of Commission) #

The Commission shall deliberate and decide on the following matters: <Amended on Dec. 22, 2020>

1. Integration and coordination of matters concerning the use of nuclear energy;

2. Matters concerning the formulation of comprehensive plans for the promotion of nuclear energy referred to in Article 9;