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The primary functions of this Sector are; implementation of ENRRA’s regulatory activities related to the safety of radiation facilities and sources, Radiation protection requirements, Licensing of radiation facilities and sources, Licensing of personnel dealing with ionizing radiation, the transit, handling, storage, use and disposal of radioactive sources, on the territory of the Arab Republic of Egypt, in addition to inspection and enforcement actions.
Assessment and Licensing Department
This Department is generally responsible for exercising regulatory control through assessment and licensing in areas related to radiation protection in accordance with the Law (as amended), its Executive Regulations, regulations and all other rules and decrees to ensure the safety and protection of humans, property and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.
Assesses and prepares for the issuance of licenses and permits, as well as reasons for refusal, amendment, supplement, renewal, termination and revocation of licenses and permits for All kinds of radiation facilities and radioactive sources licenses, Personnel licenses in the field of ionizing radiation, Activities with nuclear power plants, research reactors and spent fuel management facilities, Specialized training licenses for activities in nuclear facilities and with sources of ionizing radiation. Reviews and evaluates safety analysis reports for radiation facilities. Issues guidelines and imposes conditions on licenses and permits. Performs analysis and assessments of the radiation protection in nuclear facilities and in activities with sources of ionizing radiation. Implements regulatory control of radioactive releases at nuclear facility sites and annually submits the information on radioactive releases from these facilities to the concerned authorities. Proposes assignment of surveys, analyses and studies related to the assessment of radiation protection in nuclear facilities and objects with sources of ionizing radiation.
Radiation Inspection and Enforcement
This Department is generally responsible for exercising regulatory control in radiation inspection and enforcement areas related to radiation protection in accordance with the Law (as amended), its Executive Regulations and all other requirements, rules and decrees to ensure the safety and protection of humans, property and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. Plans and conducts inspections, assesses licensing requirements and requires measures to optimize radiation protection and radiation safety in nuclear and radiation facilities, locations with increased content of natural radionuclides and in the management of radioactive waste and decommissioning of nuclear facilities and sites with radioactive substances. Implements regulatory control of radioactive releases from nuclear and radiation facilities. Participates, as necessary, in the analysis and assessment of the radiation situation in the:
Controlled area of nuclear facilities and sites with sources of ionizing radiation.
Supervised area of nuclear facilities and sites with sources of ionizing radiation.
Area of preventative protective measures around nuclear facilities
Monitored area around nuclear facilities.
Organizes the medical surveillance and the individual dosimetry control of ENRRA employees.