Section 19Sec./Art. 19

Rejection, Suspension, Modification, Renewal, Revocation or Termination of Authorizations and Cessation of Authorized Facilities and Activities.

(a) Any authorization issued pursuant to this Act may be suspended, modified, or revoked by the PhilATOM:

(1) In the event of a violation of its terms and conditions;

(2) When the conditions under which it was issued are no longer met; or

(3) In circumstances where the PhilATOM determines that continued activity under the authorization would pose an unacceptable risk to people or the environment: Provided, That, in the cases of paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) herein, the Authorized Party shall be afforded reasonable opportunity to demonstrate compliance with the terms and conditions of the relevant authorization.

(b) Upon the suspension, revocation, or expiration of an authorization which is not renewed, the Authorized Party shall be required to take such measures as may be necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or the national interest, and ensure the security of nuclear or other radioactive material and associated facilities. The PhilATOM may, if necessary to protect the health and safety of the public or the national interest, take temporary custody of any orphan radioactive source pending their appropriate and lawful disposition.

(c) An authorization, including any right thereunder, shall neither be transferred nor assigned in any manner, either voluntarily or involuntarily, directly or indirectly, through transfer of control of the authorization to any person.

(d) An authorization shall automatically cease to be valid when any time established by regulation or term or condition of the authorization has expired.

(e) An Authorized Party ceasing an authorized activity or practice, or applying for terminational of an authorization previously granted, shall inform the PhilATOM prior to the cessation of that activity or practice or termination of an authorization and shall be released from regulatory control only upon a determination by the PhilATOM that all relevant terms and conditions of an authorization have been complied with and the cessation or termination shall not jeopardize the protection of people or the environment.