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of the Republic of China ( Taiwan) which is responsible for atomic safety, development and regulations. It also conducts research and development into atomic technologies. It is affiliated with

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by special agreements to safeguard the peaceful development of the nuclear energy by the

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government.

History

The agency was created in 1955 as the Atomic Energy Council by the Executive Yuan. Since then, it has assisted industry in developing nuclear power for commercial use and allowed universities to conduct research into atomic energy. The agency is still primarily responsible for the supervision of nuclear power plants, nuclear facilities, and radiation workplaces. It also strictly implement the laws for nuclear safety control, radiation protection, environmental detection, and proper administration of radioactive waste management to ensure the safety of nuclear applications, general public and investigate applications for atomic energy.

Administrative structure

The agency is organized into the following areas.

Departments

* Department of Nuclear Technology * Department of Radiation Protection * Department of Nuclear Regulation * Department of Planning

Offices

* Office of Security * Office of Personnel * Office of Accounting * Secretariat

Agencies

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* Fuel Cycle and Materials Administration * National Atomic Research Institute

Advisory committees

* Advisory Committee on Nuclear Legislation * Advisory Committee on Nuclear Facility Safety * Advisory Committee on Ionizing Radiation Safety * Advisory Committee on Radioactive Materials Safety * Supervising Committee on Nuclear Safety of the Lungmen Station * Advisory Committee on Nuclear Accident Investigation and Evaluation * Evaluation Committee on Research and Development Achievements * Advisory Committee on Handling of State Compensation Cases

List of ministers

Transportation

The council is near Fuhe Bridge, Yonghe District, New Taipei City.

References

External links

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Introduction to AEC - The Atomic Energy Council
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