Handbook on Nuclear Regulatory Framework in India

The work provides an excellent overview of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board?s regulatory structure, the facilities and activities it regulates. Further, it also discusses its regulatory requirements and regulatory process; and its ethics.

This handbook is easy to use for teaching and training purposes, yet comprehensive in scope.

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I. OVERVIEW OF AERB

A. Governing Legislation

B. AERB Structure

C. Functions of the AERB

D. Divisions

E. Committees

F. Contact Information

II. TYPES OF REGULATED FACILITIES

A. Nuclear Fuel and Fuel Cycle Facilities

B. Nuclear Power Plants and Research Reactors

C. Radiation Facilities

D. Prime R&D Centres

III. HIERARCHY OF REQUIREMENTS

A. Acts

B. Rules

C. Guidance Documents

IV.CONSENT PROCESS

A. Types of Consents

B. Stages of Consent

C. Consent Procedures

1. Nuclear Power Plants and Research Reactors

2. Nuclear Fuel Facilities and Related Industrial Facilities

3. Radiation Facilities

4. Operator Licensing

V. NEW REACTOR LICENSING

A. Safety Reviews

1. Siting

2. Construction

3. Safety Review Topics

a. Reactor Safety

b. Design Basis Reports

c. Other Reports

4. Imported Reactors

B. Environmental Reviews

1. Environmental Impact Assessments

2. Environmental Reviews for Nuclear Power Projects

VI. OPERATING REACTOR SAFETY

A. Safety

B. Inspections

C. Enforcement

D. Renewal of Licences/Periodic Safety Reviews

VII. NUCLEAR LIABILITY

A. Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act

B. Convention on Supplementary Compensation

C. Insurance Pool Error! Bookmark not defined.

VIII. INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

A. Convention on Nuclear Safety

B. Nuclear Suppliers Group

C. International Peer Review

IX. CODE OF ETHICS