Section 25Sec./Art. 25

National Plan for Off-site Nuclear or Radiological Emergencies. - A national plan shall be established to protect the public in a nuclear or radiological emergency declared as a consequence of an incident within or outside the territory and jurisdiction of the State: Provided, That this national emergency plan shall be integrated in the operational framework of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC): Provided, further. That the plan shall be maintained and approved by the head of the lead agency in charge of overseeing the national response organization.

In preparing the national emergency plan and in the event of an emergency, the PhilATOM shall advise the government and relevant response organizations, and shall provide expert services for radiation monitoring and risk assessment for actual and expected future radiation risks in accordance with its assigned responsibilities. 'I'he National Emergency Plan shall be integrated with the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (NDRRMP) to ensure a coordinated, effective response to nuclear incidents.

Nuclear or radiological emergency response training, drills and exercises, involving authorized parties and response organizations, shall be carried out regularly to contribute to an effective emergency response. The training, drills and exercises shall cover a full range of postulated emergencies, including emergencies with transboundary consequences.