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China Atomic Energy Authority

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China Atomic Energy Authority
国家原子能机构
Agency overview
Formed1999 - 2000
Superseding agency
TypeRegulatory agency
Jurisdiction People's Republic of China
HeadquartersBeijing
Agency executives
  • Xu Dazhe, Chairman
  • Liu Yongde, Secretary General
Parent agencyState Council
Websitewww.caea.gov.cn

China Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) is the regulatory agency that oversees the development of nuclear energy in the People's Republic of China.[1]

History

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The agency was created out of the regulatory functions department of the China National Nuclear Corporation in 1999 - 2000.

Agency structure

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The Administration Department

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This department is responsible for logistics and safeguards for the CAEA, and the management on physical protection for nuclear material and fire protection for the nuclear power plants.[2]

The System Engineering Department

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This department administers the on major nuclear R&D projects, creating development plan for nuclear power plants and nuclear fuels. It is also responsible for the construction, management and supervision of nuclear projects, and routine work of nuclear emergencies.[2]

Department of International Cooperation

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It is responsible for organizing and coordinating the exchange and cooperation with governments and international organizations and licensing for nuclear export and import and issuing governmental permits.[2]

The General Planning Department

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This department is responsible for approving the draft plan for nuclear energy, and drawing up the annual plan for nuclear energy development.[2]

The Science, Technology and Quality Control Department

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This department is responsible for organizing pre-study on nuclear energy and mapping out nuclear technical criteria.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Caea". Archived from the original on 2009-08-02. Retrieved 2009-08-25.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Organizations". Archived from the original on 2008-11-20. Retrieved 2010-02-19.