Section 11Sec./Art. 11

Development of Regulations, Standards, and Guides. - The PhilATOM shall develop and issue regulations, standards, and guides to specify the principles, requirements, and associated criteria upon which its regulatory judgments, decisions, and actions are based; Provided, That these regulations, standards, and guides shall be periodically reviewed and revised by the PhilATOM as necessary to keep them up to date, with due consideration of relevant international safety and security standards, technical standards, good practices, and of relevant experience; Provided, further. That these regulations, standards, and guides shall set forth principles, requirements, and associated criteria commensurate with the radiation risks associated with the facilities and activities, in accordance with a graded approach.

The PhilATOM shall establish processes for developing and amending regulations, standards, and guides that include consultation with the public and other interested parties. In developing regulations, standards, and guides with respect to authorizations for nuclear power plants, the PhilATOM shall facilitate harmonization with international safety and security standards set forth by the IAEA and give due consideration to the relevant regulatory requirements from the country of origin of the standard design or reference plant, as appropriate.