Atomic Energy Regulatory Board

Atomic Energy Regulatory Board

Subject – Government Bodies

Context – The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted consent for the establishment of Away From Reactor spent fuel storage for the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project’s units 3 and 4.

Concept –

• The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board was constituted on November 15, 1983, by the President of India by exercising the powers conferred by the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 to carry out certain regulatory and safety functions under the Act.
• The regulatory authority of AERB is derived from the rules and notifications promulgated under the Atomic Energy Act and the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
• The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board is the primary institution tasked to look at issues regarding everything related to nuclear safety.
• The Mission of the AERB is to ensure the use of ionizing radiation and nuclear energy in India does not cause undue risk to the health of people and the environment.
• AERB’s headquarters is in Mumbai.
• Currently, it consists of full-time Chairman, an ex officio Member, three part-time Members and Secretary.