Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Licenses Related to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material and Certain Activities Carried Out by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (122) of 2022
- Issued Date: 30 Dec 2022
- Effective Date: 30 Dec 2022
- Official Gazette: No. 743
- Sector: Finance and Banking
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 12
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes the fees for licenses and services provided by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) related to naturally occurring radioactive material and certain regulated activities. The resolution aims to regulate the fees charged by FANR for its oversight and regulatory functions in this sector. This is important for businesses and individuals handling naturally occurring radioactive materials in the UAE, as they will need to pay the prescribed fees to obtain the necessary licenses and approvals from FANR. The resolution provides clarity on the applicable fees, which supports compliance and transparency in the nuclear regulatory framework. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Licenses Related to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material and Certain Activities Carried Out by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, 2022, Art. 1-6)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to establish the fees charged by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) for licenses and services related to naturally occurring radioactive material and certain regulated activities. The purpose is to regulate the fee structure for FANR's oversight and regulatory functions in this sector. The resolution applies to any person or entity that requires a license or approval from FANR to carry out activities involving naturally occurring radioactive material in the UAE. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Licenses Related to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material and Certain Activities Carried Out by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, 2022, Art. 1-2)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The Cabinet Resolution provides the following key definitions:
- Authority: Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR)
- Board: FANR's Board of Directors
- Facility: Any place where radioactive materials are produced, treated, used, handled, stored or disposed of or where radiation generators are installed on a scale where considerations for protection and safety are required
- Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material: A material that does not contain significant amounts of radionuclides as opposed to naturally occurring radionuclides
- Disposal Facility: A facility specifically designed and constructed for the disposal of naturally occurring radioactive waste
- Naturally Occurring Radioactive Waste Treatment Facility: A facility specifically designed and constructed for the handling and treatment of naturally occurring radioactive material
- License: The approval issued by FANR that authorises the licensee to carry out one or more specific regulated activities
- Construction: The process of manufacturing and assembling facility components, carrying out civil and building construction works, installing components and equipment and conducting relevant tests
- Operation: Carrying out all activities to achieve the purpose for which a FANR licensed facility was constructed
- Decommissioning: Administrative and technical procedures taken to remove some or all of the regulatory controls imposed on a facility
- Closure: Administrative and technical procedures taken at a radioactive waste repository at the end of its operational life
- Storage: Maintaining radioactive sources, spent fuel, or radioactive waste in a facility that ensures their containment for the purpose of recovery
(Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Licenses Related to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material and Certain Activities Carried Out by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, 2022, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations and requirements under this Cabinet Resolution are: 1. Entities must pay the fees specified in the attached table for licenses and services provided by FANR related to naturally occurring radioactive material and certain regulated activities. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Licenses Related to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material and Certain Activities Carried Out by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, 2022, Art. 2) 2. The Cabinet has the competence to make any amendments to the fees mentioned in this Resolution, whether by addition, deletion or amendment. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Licenses Related to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material and Certain Activities Carried Out by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, 2022, Art. 3) 3. The fees stipulated in this Resolution shall be collected through the methods decided by the Ministry of Finance. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Licenses Related to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material and Certain Activities Carried Out by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, 2022, Art. 4) 4. FANR's Board, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance, shall issue the resolutions and procedures necessary to implement the provisions of this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Licenses Related to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material and Certain Activities Carried Out by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, 2022, Art. 5)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The key authorities and bodies responsible for enforcement under this Cabinet Resolution are: 1. The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) - FANR is responsible for issuing licenses and approvals related to naturally occurring radioactive material and certain regulated activities, and collecting the associated fees. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Licenses Related to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material and Certain Activities Carried Out by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, 2022, Art. 1-2) 2. FANR's Board of Directors - The Board is responsible for issuing the resolutions and procedures necessary to implement the provisions of this Resolution, in coordination with the Ministry of Finance. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Licenses Related to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material and Certain Activities Carried Out by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, 2022, Art. 5) 3. The Ministry of Finance - The Ministry is responsible for determining the methods for collecting the fees stipulated in this Resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Licenses Related to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material and Certain Activities Carried Out by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, 2022, Art. 4)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on the day following the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, which was 16 January 2023. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Fees of Licenses Related to Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material and Certain Activities Carried Out by the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, 2022, Art. 6)
Source Documents
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