Vietnam to enhance radiation safety, nuclear safety, and security management
Getting Down to Business with the National Assembly's Ninth Session
Sip on some Vietnam Daily News with this hot scoop on the National Assembly's ninth session!
HÀ NỘI - The National Assembly (NA) has been rockin' and rollin' since Monday afternoon, as they delved into the presentation and review report of the draft amended atomic energy baby, keeping that 15th tenure parliament going strong!
Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long, stepping up to the plate, spewed out the report on behalf of the Government, making it crystal clear that the draft amended Law on Atomic Energy is here to ensure the Party's guidelines and policies on atomic energy, state policies, and roll them all into one cohesive unit with other relevant documents. As if that wasn't enough, it aims to cater to practical needs!
It's all about building a solid legal structure for atomic energy, managing radiation, and ensuring safety and security, with a pinch of international cooperation for good measure. This show's not over yet; it's gonna bring Vietnam some serious momentum as they twirl their way into that new era, growing faster than a speeding bullet!
The law's no slouch, either. It's eyeing a global audience, far and wide, affecting everything from domestic organizations and individuals to foreign Organizations and international big-wigs. Get ready, peeps, as they reel in a whopper of 12 chapters and 73 articles!
Enter Chairman of the NA's Committee on Science, Technology and Environment Lê Quang Huy, giving his two cents on the draft law. He seems to dig the name and thinks the scope is pretty sweet, offering up a few adjustments for good measure. He suggested honing in on nuclear inspection, clearly defining the nuclear regulatory agency, beefing up its authority, and working alongside the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
He also liked the idea of promoting atomic energy applications and development, mentioning the importance of ensuring safety for people when investing in and building facilities for radiation work. He had a few other tweaks up his sleeves to make the draft law shine even brighter.
Stay tuned, y'all, as this abolished, unrestricted, and uncensored ride continues! This sneak peek of the National Assembly's draft amended Law on Atomic Energy will surely have you on the edge of your seat!
An overview of the National Assembly's ninth session on Monday afternoon. - VNA/VNS Photo Phạm Kiên
Our saved data dime: This proposed amendment covers lots of ground, blowing memories of the 2008 version out of the water. It's thinking global with its 12 chapters and 73 articles, and promises to create a solid framework for atomic energy, radiation, and nuclear management. It aims to ensure safety and security while following international standards and commitments.
1. The draft consists of 12 chapters and 73 articles, covering regulation of nuclear facilities, safety, emergency response, inspection, radioactive waste management, and more.2. The scope of the law includes domestic organizations, individuals, foreign organizations, international organizations concerned with atomic energy in Vietnam.3. The draft law has reduced its provisions from the 2008 version by approximately 20%.4. The proposed law aims to promote atomic energy applications and development while ensuring safety for individuals and organizations when investing in nuclear energy facilities.5. The law suggests decentralizing state management, with the Prime Minister having the authority to approve nuclear power plant projects instead of the National Assembly.
In the bustle of the National Assembly's ninth session, the draft amended Law on Atomic Energy takes center stage.
The Government, represented by Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long, emphasized the importance of this draft in aligning with the Party's guidelines and policies on atomic energy, state policies, and the consolidation of relevant documents.
The new law targets the establishment of a robust legal structure for atomic energy, radiation management, and ensuring safety and security, with a touch of international cooperation for added measure.
The law encompasses a global audience, impacting various entities, from domestic organizations and individuals to foreign organizations and international big-wigs.
Lê Quang Huy, Chairman of the NA's Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, commended the draft's name and scope, suggesting adjustments on nuclear inspection, nuclear regulatory agency definition, and enhancing its authority, all while collaborating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
The proposed amendment also highlights the promotion of atomic energy applications and development, while ensuring the safety of people when working with radiation.
The draft law features a streamlined structure with 12 chapters and 73 articles, significantly reducing the provisions from the 2008 version by approximately 20%.
The law also focuses on decentralizing state management, granting the Prime Minister the power to approve nuclear power plant projects instead of the National Assembly.
By adhering to international standards and commitments, the proposed amended Law on Atomic Energy is poised to deliver a strong foundation for Vietnam's atomic energy sector, fostering growth and development in the years to come.
