Section 31, The Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act, 2012

(1) A person who requires a licence under this Act shallmake a written application to the Authority in such form as may be prescribed. (2) A person applying for a licence under subsection (1), shall submit with the application- (a) an assessment of the nature of the radioactive substance or device emitting ionizing radiation and the magnitude and likelihood of exposure attributed to the substance or device; (b) a description of the installation or practice; (c) a safety impact assessment for the protection of workers and the public; (d) all relevant information to support the application; and (e) the prescribed fee. (3) On receipt of an application under subsection (2), the Authority, may– 26 27 Control of Nuclear materials. Licence. Application for licence. Secondment of public officers. Protection of staff. Other staff of Authority. No. 7 Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act 2012 No. 7 Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act 2012 (a) make such inquiry and consult such persons or authority as it may deem necessary to ascertain whether the applicant has the proper personnel or appropriate facilities required to operate or safely install, use or store the radioactive substance or device emitting ionizing radiation and is a fit and proper person to be granted a licence under this Act; (b) cause a notice of the application for the licence to be published in the gazette or any other medium as may be prescribed; and (c) consider any written notice of objection or other representation made in relation to such application. (4) Any licence issued under this section shall- (a) be in the prescribed form; (b) authorize the licensee to undertake such activity as may be specified therein; (c) contain such terms and conditions as the Authority may think necessary for the safe use or disposal of radioactive substance or devices emitting ionizing radiation; and (d) be valid for twelve months from the date of issue or for such period as the Authority may determine.