Nuclear Energy Act 131 of 1993

The Nuclear Energy Act 131 of 1993 intends:

• to provide for the continued existence of the Atomic Energy Corporation of South Africa, Limited, and of the Council for Nuclear Safety and for the management thereof; to determine the objects, powers and functions of that Corporation and that Council;
• to provide for the implementation of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the Safeguards Agreement; to regulate the licensing of nuclear activities;
• to amend the Hazardous Substances Act, 1973, so as to amend a certain definition; and
• to provide for matters connected therewith.

Commencement

6 October 1993

Amendments

• Amended by National Nuclear Regulator Act 47 of 1999
• Amended by Nuclear Energy Act 46 of 1999