Functions 

Draft the laws and regulations on nuclear and radiation safety; Formulate relevant policies, plans and standards; Undertake work related to national nuclear safety; Administer the coordination mechanism of nuclear safety; Prevent and handle environment-related social risks of nuclear projects; Monitor radiation environments and inspect local ecological and environmental departments over their management work of radiation environments; Prepare for and respond to nuclear and radiation emergencies; Participate in the prevention and handling of nuclear and radiation-related terrorist activities; Administer the qualification and training for nuclear and radiation safety professionals; Exercise control of nuclear materials; Administer the licensing, supervision, and inspection of the design, manufacturing, installation and non-destructive test of civil nuclear safety equipment; Coordinate the national nuclear and radiation safety regulatory assessment; Liaise with the Nuclear and Radiation Safety Center and the regional nuclear and radiation safety regulatory institutions on the internal development and regulatory work; Coordinate the Ministry’s three departments responsible for nuclear and radiation safety regulation.