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Functions of AERB

Develop safety policies in nuclear, radiation and industrial safety areas for facilities under its purview.

Develop Safety Codes, Guides and Standards for siting, design, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning of different types of nuclear and radiation facilities.

Grant consents for siting, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning, after an appropriate safety review and assessment, for establishment of nuclear and radiation facilities.

Ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements prescribed by AERB during all stages of consenting through a system of review and assessment, regulatory inspection and enforcement.

Prescribe the acceptance limits of radiation exposure to occupational workers and members of the public and acceptable limits of environmental releases of radioactive substances.

Review the emergency preparedness plans for nuclear and radiation facilities and during transport of large radioactive sources, irradiated fuel and fissile material.

Take such steps as necessary to keep the public informed on major issues of radiological safety significance.

Maintain liaison with statutory bodies in the country as well as abroad regarding safety matters.

Promote research and development efforts in the areas of safety.

Review the nuclear and industrial safety aspects in nuclear facilities under its purview.

Review the safety related nuclear security aspects in nuclear facilities under its purview.

Notifying to the public, the 'nuclear incident', occurring in the nuclear installations in India, as mandated by the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010.