TY - JOUR
T1 - Evaluation of Sudan Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory control act (2017) in light of IAEA safety standards
AU - Gibreel, Husam Eldin H.I.
AU - Ahmed, Mustafa M.O.
AU - Sam, Adam K.
AU - Suliman, I. I.
N1 - Funding Information:
The Government of Sudan expressed its interest in developing a peaceful nuclear power program based on study of energy forecasting conducted with expert assistance from the IAEA under Technical Cooperation Project SUD/0/008 to support Sudan determining the optimal energy generation mix up to the year 2030, including the option for electricity generation from nuclear power.The objective of the Nuclear Act as stated in draft version of 2012 was typical of that recommended in the IAEA Handbook on nuclear law version 2010 (Carlton Stoiber … [et al.], 2010); to establish a legislative framework for conduction of nuclear and radiological activities in adequate manner to protect individuals, property and the environment, and to support the Republic of Sudan in meeting the relative international obligations it holds part of. However, during the promulgation process the legislature removed this statement on the ground that stating the objective of the law within its provisions is inconsistent with law drafting practice in Sudan.
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PY - 2019/8
Y1 - 2019/8
N2 - The objective of this study is to review Sudan's Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Control Act (NRRCA) passed by the National Assembly on 12th January 2017. Different elements of the Act were evaluated against the IAEA safety standards and relevant international best practices. History of national nuclear and radiological safety programs is presented. The Act covers radiation safety, nuclear security, safe guards and liability, and established the Sudanese Nuclear & Radiological Regulatory Authority (SNRRA) as an independent national regulator. It has reflected the obligations assumed or may be assumed by Sudan under relevant international legal instruments. This Act as stands is intended to represent a comprehensive legal framework that will guarantee future development of the national radiation safety and nuclear security policy for safe operation and healthy establishment of all subsequent nuclear activities. The study highlighted deficiencies and gabs in the legal and regulatory framework suggest amendments in areas that need improvements.
AB - The objective of this study is to review Sudan's Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Control Act (NRRCA) passed by the National Assembly on 12th January 2017. Different elements of the Act were evaluated against the IAEA safety standards and relevant international best practices. History of national nuclear and radiological safety programs is presented. The Act covers radiation safety, nuclear security, safe guards and liability, and established the Sudanese Nuclear & Radiological Regulatory Authority (SNRRA) as an independent national regulator. It has reflected the obligations assumed or may be assumed by Sudan under relevant international legal instruments. This Act as stands is intended to represent a comprehensive legal framework that will guarantee future development of the national radiation safety and nuclear security policy for safe operation and healthy establishment of all subsequent nuclear activities. The study highlighted deficiencies and gabs in the legal and regulatory framework suggest amendments in areas that need improvements.
KW - Nuclear law and nuclear liability
KW - Nuclear power program in Sudan
KW - Nuclear safety infrastructure
KW - Nuclear science and technology
KW - Radiation protection
KW - Regulatory control
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U2 - 10.1016/j.pnucene.2019.03.018
DO - 10.1016/j.pnucene.2019.03.018
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85063438126
SN - 0149-1970
VL - 115
SP - 158
EP - 168
JO - Progress in Nuclear Energy
JF - Progress in Nuclear Energy
ER -