Section 20Sec./Art. 20

Inspection.

(a) The PhilATOM shall establish an inspection program to monitor compliance with the requirements of this Act, applicable regulations, and the terms and conditions of authorizations issued by it.

(b) The PhilATOM shall formally appoint inspectors possessing required qualifications and training and shall issue them with appropriate credentials.

(c) The PhilATOM shall have the power to conduct inspections, obtain information, question persons, and carry out any other examination as may be necessary to verify compliance with the provision of this Act, applicable regulations and the terms and conditions of authoizations issued by it.

(d) Inspectors shall have access at any time to all parts of the premises or facilities where activities or practices are carried out with a view to:

(1) Obtaining information about the status of their radiation safety and security;

(2) Verifying compliance with the provisions of this Act, any applicable regulations, and the terms and conditions of authorizations;

(3) Investigating any incident or accident involving nuclear material or radiation sources; and

(4) Questioning any person who has duties which, in the view of the authorized representatives of the PhilATOM, may be pertinent to the inspection being carried out.

(e) Inspections shall include programmed inspections and reactive inspections, both announced and unannounced.

(f) The PhilATOM shall have the power to station inspectors at premises or facilities where activities and practices are carried out as may be determined by the PhilATOM to be necessary.

(g) Inspection results shall be documented and recorded and be made available to relevant officials, the Authorized Party, and other entities as a basis for corrective or enforcement action or for development of the regulatory process.