Sponsor: Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Ghana
Period of Consultations: Thu July 03, 2025 to Fri June 27, 2025 The safe,
secure, and peaceful use of nuclear materials and radioactive materials is of
greatest importance to national interest, public health, environmental
protection, and international obligations. This is because nuclear activities ought
to be conducted safely and securely, to
protect the people, the environment and properties from the harmful
effects of radiation hazards, whilst enjoying its benefits.
It is a core mandate of the Nuclear Regulatory
Authority to develop
regulations that licensees must meet to obtain or retain a license or
certificate to use nuclear materials or operate a nuclear facility. These draft
regulations provide specific guidance and implementation details for the
broader regulatory framework outlined in the Nuclear Regulatory Authority Act,
895 of 2015. These regulations ensure consistent and effective enforcement of
safety, security, and other standards related to nuclear activities.
The Nuclear Security Regulations are necessary for protecting both the
public and the environment from the potential misuse of nuclear materials and
associated facilities. They aim to prevent nuclear terrorism, theft, and
sabotage, ensuring the safe and secure use of nuclear energy and materials for
peaceful purposes.
Nuclear Security Regulations aim to prevent, detect, and respond to unauthorized acts involving nuclear materials, radioactive materials, associated facilities, and activities, as defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). These regulations cover a range of threats, including theft, sabotage, and unauthorized access. The ultimate goal is to protect people, property, society, and the environment from terrorist activities involving nuclear or radioactive materials.
Key Provisions / Thematic Areas
Key provisions:
1. Establishes
the national nuclear security regime to prevent, detect, and respond to
criminal or intentional unauthorized acts involving nuclear materials and
facilities.
2. Provides
the robust regulatory framework, including legislation, regulations, and
administrative measures, to govern nuclear security activities in the country.
3. Plays
a vital role in deterring terrorist acts involving nuclear materials, such as
the use of nuclear weapons or radioactive devices.
4. Establishes
measures to prevent the theft of nuclear materials or the sabotage of nuclear
facilities, ensuring the integrity of these assets.
5. Provides
regulations for nuclear security during the storage, transport, and use of
nuclear materials.
6. Provides
the framework for the Implementation of international conventions that promote nuclear
security globally.
7. Gives
clear definitions and assignments of responsibilities for the various
stakeholders and competent authorities and facility operators for nuclear
security.
8. Penalties
for flouting any of the provisions of these Regulations.
9. Appeals
may be made in accordance with the procedures provided in the Nuclear
Regulatory Authority Act, 2015.
Comments
Who Can Comment?
All interested parties (relevant organisations,
co-regulators, business groups, professional bodies, Unions, religious
organizations, Civil Society Organisations, environmental policy advocates,
international partners and so on) are invited to review the draft regulations
and submit comments, suggestions, or concerns during this time.
Structure of Comments:
In your
comments, please add:
Title: Please state the title of
the draft regulation you wish to comment on.
Introduction: Explain
why you are interested in the draft regulation, stating whether you are
commenting on your own behalf, on behalf of your organization or another
organisation, or are endorsing the comment of another. Also add any experiences
or credentials that makes your comments different from that of others.
Background: Clearly identify the
relevant part of the draft regulation you are commenting on. State the issues
within the draft regulation on which you are commenting and list your
recommendations. If you are commenting on a particular word or phrase, or if
you are responding to specific questions or requests for data, state this
clearly and provide the relevant page number, column, and paragraph in the
draft regulation.
Analysis: Please state your detailed
argument and evidence to support your recommendations.
Conclusion: Summarise your main
argument and lists your recommendations again.
Submitting Comments:
Comments may be submitted through any of the following methods:
- Email: reviewcom@nra.gov.gh with the email subject header “Reviewcom_Title of Regulation_Your Full Name_Organisation”
- Mail (if applicable): P. O. Box AE 50, Atomic Energy, Kwabenya.
- In-person (if applicable): Houses Nos. 1 & 2, Neutron Avenue, Nuclear Regulatory Authority; Mondays-Fridays, 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Public Participation: Details to be announced later.
Thank you for your participation in this important process.
Key documents to download
How to respond
This Consultation is Closed
Email to:
Write to:
Nuclear Regulatory Authority, Houses Nos. 1 & 2, Neutron Avenue, P. O. Box AE 50, Atomic Energy, Kwabenya
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