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The mission of the AERB is to ensure the use of ionising radiation and nuclear energy in India does not cause undue risk to the health of people and the environment.

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Rules

As per the constitution order of AERB, AERB has the powers of the Competent Authority to enforce rules and regulations framed under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 for radiation safety in the country and authority to administer the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948 for industrial safety in the units under the control of DAE. Chairperson, AERB has been designated as the Competent Authority under the following rules promulagated under the Atomic Energy Act, 1962.

Note

  • Hazardous wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989 state that these rules will not apply to radioactive wastes (Rule 2 (e)). The radioactive wastes are covered under the provisions of Atomic Energy Act and rules made there under.
  • Rules 2(b) and 3 of Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules (1989) under the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 has notified AERB as the authority to enforce directions and procedures as per Atomic Energy Act with respect to radioactive substances.
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Atomic Energy Regulatory Board

Niyamak Bhavan, Anushaktinagar

Mumbai-400094 India

Office Time

9.15 Hrs to 17.45 Hrs - Monday to Friday

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