Section 6: Powers of the Authority

The Authority shall have the power to-(a) categorise and license activities involving exposure to ionizing radiation, in particular, the possession, production, processing, manufacture, purchase, sale, import, export, handling, use, transformation, transfer, trading, assignment, transport, storage and disposal of any radioactive material, nuclear material, radioactive waste, prescribed substance and any apparatus emitting ionizing radiation;
(b) establish appropriate register for each category of sources or practices involving ionizing radiation;
(c) license operators of practices under Category III in section 29 of this Act;
(d) issue codes of practice which shall be binding on all users of radioactive and prescribed substances, and of sources of ionizing radiation;
(e) review and approve safety standards and documentation;
(f) protect the health of all users, handlers and the public from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation;
(g) provide training, information and guidance on nuclear safety and protection;
(h) establish in co-operation with other competent national authorities, plans and procedures which shall be periodically tested and assessed for coping with any radiation emergency and abnormal occurrence involving nuclear materials and radiation sources;
(i) undertake investigations and research into ionizing radiation sources and practices; and
(j) do everything necessary to ensure that all concerned persons and bodies comply with laid down regulations under this Act.