12. Powers of the Council

In addition to any powers that are expressly conferred on the Council by this Act, the Council shall for the effective discharge and performance of its functions have the power to -

take measures for the prevention of radiological emergencies;

establish mechanisms and procedures for informing and consulting the public and other stakeholders about the regulatory process and the safety, health and environmental aspects of regulated practices, including incidents, accidents and abnormal occurrences;

co-operate with local and international organizations to promote safety and security against risk of injury or damage, arising from ionizing radiation;

provide training for the staff of the Council and any other relevant person or body of persons, for the purpose of achieving its objectives;

take necessary steps to fulfill the obligations of Sri

make where available to any person both national and international and to the public, as determined by the Council, information relating to the utilization of sources and incidents and abnormal occurrences, which may cause an impact on human life or the environment;

liaise with government agencies and non-governmental organizations or individuals having competence in areas such as health, safety, environmental protection, security, emergency, transport or import and export of nuclear and radioactive materials, including radioactive waste;

inspect, review and assess practices and facilities for the purpose of verifying compliance with the provisions of this Act and any regulations or rules made thereunder and the conditions of any licences;

issue directives relating to corrective measures required to be taken if unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions are detected at any location where a licenced practice is being conducted;

take all steps as are necessary to give effect to obligations under the Safeguards Agreement, including the establishment and maintenance of a state system of accounting for and control of nuclear material;

implement regulatory measures for the security of nuclear or radioactive materials, related equipment and associated facilities, including measures for physical protection, to detect, prevent and respond to unauthorized acts involving such materials, equipment or facilities;

establish procedures and mechanisms to grant approval to institutes or individuals involved in issuing certification on radiation measurement and calibration of radiation measuring equipment;

conduct public awareness programmes in relation to nuclear science and technology and to take any precautionary steps required to be taken upon the occurrence of any accident involving radioactive or nuclear materials;

inspect any articles or commodities imported into

acquire and hold any property, both movable or immovable and to sell, lease, mortgage, exchange or otherwise dispose of the same;

collect and publish reports and papers on any subject connected with the functions of the

open and maintain bank accounts whether current, savings or deposit, in any bank approved by the

erect, equip and maintain buildings including laboratories, libraries, workshops and offices as are necessary for the performance of its functions.