National Nuclear Regulator Act, 1999 (Act No. 47 of 1999)Chapter 5 : Safety and Emergency Measures38. Emergency planning |
| (1) | Where the possibility exists that a nuclear accident affecting the public may occur, the Regulator must direct the relevant holder of a nuclear authorisation, other than a holder of a certificate of exemption, to— |
| (a) | enter into an agreement with the relevant municipalities and provincial authorities to establish an emergency plan within a period determined by the Regulator; |
| (b) | cover the costs for the establishment, implementation and management of such emergency plan insofar as it relates to the relevant nuclear installation or any action contemplated in section 2(1)(c); and |
| (c) | submit such emergency plan for its approval. |
| (2) | `The Regulator must ensure that such emergency plan is effective for the protection of persons should a nuclear accident occur. |
| (3) | When a nuclear accident occurs, the holder of a nuclear authorisation, other than a holder of a certificate of exemption, in question must implement the emergency plan as approved by the Regulator. |
| (4) | The Minister may, on recommendation of the board and in consultation with the relevant municipalities, make regulations on the development surrounding any nuclear installation to ensure the effective implementation of any applicable emergency plan. |