Section 5, The Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act, 2012

(1) The object for which the Authority is established isto regulate, control and supervise the acquisition, importation, exportation, use, transportation and disposal of radioactive substances and devices emitting ionizing radiation . (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Authority shall have the following functions and powers- (i) to issue, amend, suspend or revoke licences and set Code of Practice for practices and activities involving ionizing radiation for the beneficial and peaceful purposes; (ii) to define the obligations of licensees including financial arrangements, to be met as a condition for conducting activities or practices involving ionizing radiation for the beneficial and peaceful purposes; (iii) to establish a schedule of charges for licensing of activities or practices involving ionizing radiation for the beneficial and peaceful purposes in accordance with financial rules and procedures of Sierra Leone; (iv) regulate the exploration, mining and milling of radioactive ores and other ores associated with the presence of radioactive substances; 10 11 Common seal. Functions and powers of Establishment of Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection No. 7 Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act 2012 No. 7 Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act 2012 (v) to inspect, monitor and asses activities and practices for the purpose of verifying compliance with this Act and conditions of licences and consequently take enforcement measures in the event of non compliance or violation of this Act or conditions of licences to ensure that corrective actions are taken if unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions are detected at any location where activities involving ionizing radiation are conducted and if necessary, receive for that purpose, the assistance of the national law enforcement agencies; (vi) to confirm the competence of personnel responsible for the safe operation of a facility, activity or practice involving ionizing radiation; (vii) to obtain the advice or views of experts necessary for the performance of its functions through the hiring of consultants, contracting of specific projects or the establishment of permanent or ad hoc advocacy bodies; (viii) to define the limits of exposure to persons, of ionizing radiation that are not otherwise regulated by this Act; (ix) to establish and maintain, in cooperation with other governmental bodies, a system of control for the export and import of nuclear and other radioactive materials, sources, equipment and information technology necessary for the effective exercise of its functions under this Act; (x) to participate in the definition of the Design Basis Threat for the implementation of security provisions; (xi) to communicate directly with other governmental authorities in all circumstances it considers necessary for the effective exercise of its functions under this Act; (xii) to cooperate with other governmental or non-governmental bodies having competence in such areas such as health and safety, environmental protection, security and transportation of dangerous goods; (xiii) to establish appropriate mechanisms and procedures for informing the public, media and other stake-holders about the regulatory process and the safety and security aspects of regulated activities and practices, including incidents, accidents and abnormal occurrences; (xiv) to obtain information, documents and opinions from private and public organizations or persons as may be necessary and appropriate for the conduct of it’s functions; (xv) to provide training, information and guidance on nuclear safety, security and radiation protection; No. 7 Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act 2012 No. 7 Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act 2012 (xvi) to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency in the application of safeguards in accordance with the Safeguards Agreement and any protocols thereto between Sierra Leone and the International Atomic Energy Agency including conducting inspections and providing any assistance or information required by designated lAEA inspectors in the fulfillment of their responsibilities; (xvii) to do everything necessary to ensure that all concerned persons and bodies comply with laid down regulations under this Act. PART IV –INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT