Questions raised about India’s Nuclear Safety Agency

Questions raised about India’s Nuclear Safety Agency

by dyurman

Government auditor cites lack of regulatory independence and says overall effectiveness is weak
By Dan Yurman

R. Bhattacharya is head of India’s Atomic Energy Regulatory Board

In a report to India’s Parliament, India’s Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) writes that the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) lacks independence, has no power to make safety or radiation protection rules, does not require decommissioning plans for nuclear power plants, nor does it have the authority to enforce safety standards, and does not have a role in responding to nuclear energy facility emergencies.http://ansnuclearcafe.org/2012/09/06/questions-raised-about-indias-nuclear-safety-agency/