Atomic Energy Council

Coordinates: 25°0′11.37″N 121°31′35.51″E / 25.0031583°N 121.5265306°E / 25.0031583; 121.5265306

Atomic Energy Council
原子能委員會
Yuánzǐnéng Wěiyuánhuì
Agency overview
Formed 16 May 1955
Jurisdiction  Republic of China
Headquarters Yonghe, New Taipei
Employees 1,160
Ministers responsible
Parent agency Executive Yuan
Website www.aec.gov.tw

The Atomic Energy Council (AEC; Chinese: 原子能委員會; pinyin: Yuánzǐnéng Wěiyuánhuì) is an independent government agency of the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China which is responsible for atomic safety, development and regulations. It also conducts research and development into atomic technologies.[1]

History

The agency was created in 1955 by the Executive Yuan. Since then, it has assisted industry in developing nuclear power for commercial use and allowed universities to conduct research into atomic energy.[2]

The agency is still primarily responsible for the supervision of nuclear power plants, nuclear facilities, and radiation workplaces. It also strictly implement the laws for nuclear safety control, radiation protection, environmental detection, and proper administration of radioactive waste management to ensure the safety of nuclear applications, general public and investigate applications for atomic energy.[3]

Administrative Structure

The agency is organized into the following areas.[4]

Departments

Offices

Agencies

Advisory Committees

List of Ministers

Transportation

The council is accessible within walking distance South West from Gongguan Station of the Taipei Metro.

See also

References

  1. "Atomic Energy Council". Aec.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-07.
  2. "Atomic Energy Council". Aec.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-07.
  3. "Atomic Energy Council". Aec.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-07.
  4. "Atomic Energy Council". Aec.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-07.

External links

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