Decree No. 142/2020/NĐ-CP on the conduct of radiation work and support services for the application of atomic energy

DECREE

Regulations on the conduct of radiation work

and service activities supporting the application of nuclear energy

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Pursuant to the Law on Organization of the Government dated June 19, 2015; the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on Organization of the Government and the Law on Organization of Local Administration dated November 22, 2019;

Pursuant to the Atomic Energy Law dated June 3, 2008;

Pursuant to the Investment Law dated November 26, 2014 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Article 6 and Appendix 4 on the List of Industries and Business Fields Subject to Conditions of the Investment Law dated November 22, 2016;The Government promulgates this Decree prescribing the conditions, documents, procedures, and formalities for issuing permits to conduct radiation work, registration certificates for service activities supporting the application of nuclear energy, and certificates of qualification for service activities supporting the application of nuclear energy.

Pursuant to the proposal of the Minister of Science and Technology;

1. This Decree prescribes the conditions, documents, procedures, and formalities for issuing permits to conduct radiation work, registration certificates for service activities supporting the application of nuclear energy, and certificates of qualification for service activities supporting the application of nuclear energy.

PART I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1. Scope of Regulation

2. Radiation work prescribed in this Decree includes:

a) Using radioactive sources;

c) Temporarily storing radioactive sources and processing, storing radioactive waste, used radioactive sources;

c) Transit transport of nuclear source materials and nuclear materials;

d) Using radiation equipment, operating irradiation equipment;

đ) Constructing radiation facilities;

e) Ceasing operations at radiation facilities;

g) Exporting radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, nuclear materials, nuclear equipment;

h) Importing radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, nuclear materials, nuclear equipment;

i) Packaging, transporting, transiting radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, nuclear materials.

3. Service activities supporting the application of nuclear energy prescribed in this Decree include:

a) Technical and technological consulting in the field of nuclear energy, including: Radiation technology and nuclear technology consulting for organizations and individuals conducting activities in the field of nuclear energy, excluding research and development activities;

b) Evaluating radiation technology and nuclear technology; inspecting radiation technology and nuclear technology;

c) Radiography;

d) Decontamination;

đ) Measuring radioactivity levels;

e) Installing, maintaining, repairing radiation equipment;

g) Measuring personal radiation dose;

h) Testing radiation equipment;

i) Calibrating radiation measurement equipment;

k) Testing radiation equipment;

l) Radiation safety training; training and upgrading professional skills for individuals performing services from point a to point k of this clause (hereinafter referred to as training and upgrading professional skills).

4. Export and import of radioactive drugs shall be managed in accordance with the laws on pharmaceuticals.

5. Exploration and exploitation of radioactive ores shall be managed in accordance with the laws on minerals.

State agencies, organizations, and individuals related to the conduct of radiation work and service activities supporting the application of nuclear energy prescribed in Clause 2 and Clause 3 of Article 1 of this Decree.

Article 2. Applicability

1. Using radioactive sources means using open radioactive sources and sealed radioactive sources; it does not include radioactive sources embedded in radiation equipment.

Article 3. Explanation of Terms

In this Decree, the following terms shall be understood as follows:

2. Using radiation equipment means using equipment containing radioactive sources or X-ray, neutron, electron, and other charged particle-emitting devices, excluding operating irradiation equipment.

3. Operating irradiation equipment means using accelerators, treatment equipment, or irradiation equipment for sterilization, mutation, and material processing.

4. Using diagnostic X-ray equipment in medicine means using X-ray emitting devices for medical diagnosis, including general X-ray machines, fluoroscopy X-ray machines, dental X-ray machines, mammography X-ray machines, mobile X-ray machines, computed tomography (excluding integrated PET/CT, SPECT/CT), bone density X-ray machines, veterinary X-ray machines.

5. Temporarily storing radioactive sources means keeping radioactive sources from receipt until they are put into use or transferred to another organization or individual; it does not include storing used radioactive sources or storing radioactive sources during use that have been licensed.

6. Installing, maintaining, and repairing radiation equipment means installing accelerators, removing and installing radioactive sources, and maintenance and repair activities affecting the radiation safety performance of accelerators and equipment containing radioactive sources.

7. Testing radiation equipment means determining technical characteristics related to radiation safety of radiation equipment or radiation-emitting parts.

8. A valid dossier is a dossier containing all required documents and information declared in accordance with the provisions of this Decree.

1. Organizations and individuals conducting radiation work prescribed in Clause 2 of Article 1 of this Decree must have a permit to conduct radiation work, except for works related to:

Article 4. General Requirements

a) Radiation equipment and radioactive sources exempted from declaration and licensing according to National Technical Regulation QCVN 5:2010/BKHCN on Radiation Safety - Exemption from Declaration and Licensing;

b) Using consumer goods that have been irradiated or contain radioactive substances.

2. Facilities prescribed in Clause 1 of Article 34 of the Atomic Energy Law must have a permit to construct a radiation facility before construction, renovation, or expansion of rooms housing equipment, except for the following facilities:

a) Facilities operating irradiation equipment with built-in shielding designed by the manufacturer;

b) Facilities operating mobile accelerators for cargo inspection.

3. Before ceasing operations, the following radiation facilities must have a permit to cease operations:

a) Industrial irradiation facilities using radioactive sources;

b) Facilities producing and processing radioactive materials;

c) Other radiation facilities generating radioactive waste during the conduct of radiation work.

4. Organizations and individuals can only obtain a permit to conduct radiation work if they meet the conditions stipulated in point a of Clause 1 and point a of Clause 2 of Article 75 of the Atomic Energy Law and the provisions of Chapter II of this Decree.

5. Within thirty days of receiving radioactive sources or equipment containing radioactive sources without submitting an application for a usage permit, operation permit, or transfer, the receiving facility must submit an application for a temporary storage permit for radioactive sources.

5. Within thirty days from the date of receiving radioactive sources or radioactive device, if the application for the issuance of the Radioactive Source Usage Permit, Operation Permit, or transfer has not been submitted, the receiving entity shall submit an application for the issuance of a Temporary Storage Permit for radioactive sources.

6. Organizations and individuals with radioactive waste or used radioactive sources must have a Radioactive Waste Disposal and Storage Permit if they handle and store such materials themselves. This requirement does not apply to national radioactive waste storage facilities, centralized radioactive waste disposal and storage facilities for used radioactive sources.

7. Organizations and individuals providing support services for nuclear energy applications as stipulated in Clause 3, Article 1 of this Decree must have a Registration Certificate for Business Activities for organizations and a Professional Practice Certificate for individuals.

8. An organization may only be granted a Registration Certificate for Support Services for Nuclear Energy Applications when it meets the conditions set forth in Point a and b, Clause 1, Article 69 of the Atomic Energy Law and the provisions of Chapter III of this Decree.

9. Organizations providing support services for nuclear energy applications as specified in Point b, Clause 3, Article 1 of this Decree must be enterprises or scientific and technological organizations established and registered in accordance with the law.

10. Individuals may only be granted a Professional Practice Certificate for Support Services for Nuclear Energy Applications when they meet the requirements set forth in Clause 1, Article 70 of the Atomic Energy Law and the provisions of Chapter III of this Decree.

Chapter II

CONDITIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING PERMITS

CONDUCTING RADIATION WORK

Section 1

CONDITIONS FOR ISSUING PERMITS FOR CONDUCTING RADIATION WORK

Article 5. Use of Radioactive Sources

1. Human Resources

a) Radiation workers must hold a Radiation Safety Training Certificate appropriate to their radiation work;

b) There must be a safety supervisor. The safety supervisor must hold a Radiation Worker Certificate and be appointed in writing, specifying their responsibilities and authorities as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 27 of the Atomic Energy Law;

c) In cases where open radioactive sources are used: There must be a decontamination supervisor. The decontamination supervisor must hold a Radiation Worker Certificate;

d) In cases where open radioactive sources are used in nuclear medicine (radioactive drugs), there must be personnel trained in medical physics.

2. Ensuring Safety and Security

a) Ensuring radiation exposure levels during normal working conditions as follows:

- For radiation workers

+ Effective dose must not exceed 20 mSv/year (averaged over five consecutive years) and must not exceed 50 mSv in any single year within this period;

+ Equivalent dose to the lens of the eye must not exceed 20 mSv/year (averaged over five consecutive years) and must not exceed 50 mSv in any single year within this period;

+ Equivalent dose to the skin must not exceed 500 mSv/year according to specific types of radiation work.

- For the public

+ Effective dose must not exceed 1 mSv/year (averaged over five consecutive years) and must not exceed 5 mSv in any single year within this period;

+ Equivalent dose to the lens of the eye must not exceed 15 mSv/year;

+ Equivalent dose to the skin must not exceed 50 mSv/year for the public under specific radiation exposure scenarios.

b) Establishing controlled and supervised areas as follows:

- Controlled area: Places where potential radiation exposure exceeds or equals 6 mSv/year; places with potential for radioactive contamination; reactor control rooms, treatment equipment, accelerators, industrial irradiation devices.

- Supervised area: Places where potential radiation exposure exceeds 1 mSv/year but is less than 6 mSv/year.

c) Having radiation warning signs in accordance with National Standard TCVN 7468:2005 (ISO 361:1975) on Basic Radiation Warning Signs and National Standard TCVN 8663:2011 (ISO 21482:2007) on Additional Ionizing Radiation Warning Signs;

d) Having radiation safety regulations appropriate to the radiation work, including provisions on: Adhering to work procedures and safety instructions; using personal protective equipment, radiation measuring instruments, and individual dose meters; responsibility for reporting unusual events that could cause radiation safety or radioactive source security incidents;

đ) Equipping personal dosimeters and evaluating individual radiation exposure for radiation workers at least once every three months;

e) In cases where open radioactive sources are used: Implementing measures and systems for collecting, treating, and storing solid and liquid radioactive waste to ensure radiation safety requirements; using decontaminable materials for walls, floors, and work surfaces in areas at risk of radioactive contamination; having radiation measurement and contamination detection equipment to regularly monitor workplace radiation; providing sufficient personal protective equipment against radioactive contamination for workers in controlled areas;

g) In cases where sealed radioactive sources are used: Fully meeting the requirements for ensuring radioactive source security as stipulated in Appendix I of this Decree;

h) Having a facility-level emergency response plan as prescribed in Appendix II of this Decree. In cases where Group 1 or Group 2 radioactive sources, as defined in the National Technical Regulation QCVN 6:2010/BKHCN on Radiation Safety - Classification and Grading of Radioactive Sources (hereinafter referred to as QCVN 6:2010/BKHCN), are used, the emergency response plan must be approved in accordance with Article 36 of this Decree.

Article 6. Production and processing of radioactive materials

1. Human Resources

a) Radiation workers must hold a Radiation Safety Training Certificate appropriate to their radiation work;

b) Personnel involved in the production and processing of radioactive materials must be professionally trained in the production and processing of radioactive materials and must hold a Radiation Worker Certificate;

c) There must be a safety supervisor. The safety supervisor must hold a Radiation Worker Certificate and be appointed in writing, specifying their responsibilities and authorities as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 27 of the Atomic Energy Law.

2. Ensuring safety and security:

a) Meeting the conditions specified in Points a, b, c, d, and đ of Clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree;

b) Having a hot cell for the synthesis and processing of radioactive materials;

c) Having radiation dose monitoring equipment installed both inside and outside the production and processing rooms;

d) Having measures to control and prevent radioactive contamination, collect, treat, and store radioactive waste;

đ) Having an on-site emergency response plan as prescribed in Appendix II of this Decree. The emergency response plan must be approved as stipulated in Article 36 of this Decree;

e) In cases of producing sealed radioactive sources: Fully meeting the requirements for ensuring the security of radioactive sources as prescribed in Appendix I of this Decree.

Article 7. Temporary storage of radioactive sources; treatment, storage of radioactive waste, used radioactive sources

1. Human Resources

a) Radiation personnel must have a Radiation Safety Training Certificate appropriate to their radiation work; personnel treating radioactive waste and used radioactive sources must be professionally trained in the treatment of radioactive waste and used radioactive sources;

b) There must be a safety supervisor, except in cases where the radioactive source belongs to Group 5 according to QCVN 6:2010/BKHCN. The safety supervisor must hold a Radiation Worker Certificate and be appointed in writing, specifying their responsibilities and authorities as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 27 of the Atomic Energy Law;

c) In cases of treating radioactive waste and used radioactive sources: There must be a decontamination supervisor. The decontamination supervisor must hold a Radiation Worker Certificate.

2. Ensuring safety and security for temporary storage of radioactive sources

a) Meeting the conditions specified in Points a, b, c, and e of Clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree;

b) Having a separate area for storing radioactive sources;

c) Having radiation safety regulations related to the storage of radioactive sources, responsibility for reporting unusual events that may cause radiation safety and radioactive source security issues;

d) In cases of storing sealed radioactive sources, fully meeting the requirements for ensuring the security of radioactive sources as prescribed in Appendix I of this Decree.

3. Ensuring safety and security for the treatment and storage of radioactive waste, used radioactive sources

a) Requirements specified in Points a, b, c, d, and đ of Clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree;

b) Having a warehouse for storing radioactive waste and used radioactive sources;

c) In cases of treating radioactive waste, having a temporary storage warehouse for radioactive waste before treatment;

d) In cases of storing used radioactive sources, fully meeting the requirements for ensuring the security of radioactive sources as prescribed in Appendix I of this Decree;

đ) Having an on-site emergency response plan as prescribed in Appendix II of this Decree. In cases of treating and storing radioactive waste, used radioactive sources belonging to Groups 1 and 2 according to National Technical Regulation QCVN 6:2010/BKHCN, the emergency response plan must be approved as stipulated in Article 36 of this Decree.

Article 8. Using radiation equipment, operating irradiation equipment

1. Human Resources

a) Radiation staff must be professionally trained in using radiation equipment and operating irradiation equipment; hold a Radiation Safety Training Certificate appropriate to their radiation work and a Radiation Worker Certificate as prescribed in Article 28 of the Atomic Energy Law;

b) There must be a safety supervisor, except where the facility only uses dental X-ray equipment with film placed behind the tooth socket, X-ray emitting devices for X-ray fluorescence analysis, and printed circuit board inspection devices. The safety supervisor must hold a Radiation Worker Certificate and be appointed in writing, specifying responsibilities and authorities as stipulated in Clause 2 of Article 27 of the Atomic Energy Law;

c) In the case of operating remote therapy equipment: At least one medical staff member trained in medical physics must be present for each device;

d) In the case of operating close therapy equipment: At least one staff member trained in medical physics must be present for each radiation facility;

2. Ensuring Safety and Security

a) Complying with the conditions specified in points a, b, c, d, and đ of Clause 2 of Article 5 of this Decree;

b) In the case of using mobile radiation equipment with radioactive sources in Groups 1, 2, and 3 according to QCVN 6:2010/BKHCN, industrial X-ray imaging equipment must have a radiation dose measurement device; tools to establish control zones and surveillance areas at the radiation work site. When using radiation equipment with radioactive sources for industrial radiography, there must be a source grabber and lead container for handling the radioactive source;

c) In the case of operating irradiation equipment, there must be: A portable radiation dose rate meter; interlocking locks at the entrance door of the room housing the irradiation equipment; a system allowing emergency shutdown of the irradiation process in the irradiation room and control room;

d) In the case of operating industrial irradiation equipment, there must also be fixed radiation dose rate monitoring devices installed both inside and outside the irradiation room;

đ) In the case of operating irradiation equipment and using radiation equipment in healthcare, there must be: Radiation safety regulations clearly stating radiation protection requirements for radiation workers, other healthcare personnel, patients, caregivers, patient supporters, and the public; a valid Radiation Equipment Calibration Certificate;

e) In the case of using radiation equipment with radioactive sources and operating irradiation equipment with radioactive sources, all requirements for ensuring nuclear security of radioactive sources as prescribed in Appendix I of this Decree must be fully met;

g) There must be a facility-level radiation incident response plan as prescribed in Appendix II of this Decree. In the case of using radiation equipment with radioactive sources in Groups 1 and 2 according to QCVN 6:2010/BKHCN, operating irradiation equipment, and industrial radiographic equipment, the response plan must be approved as prescribed in Article 36 of this Decree;

Article 9. Constructing a radiation facility

There must be radiation protection design and calculations (external and internal exposure) ensuring that the potential radiation dose for radiation workers and the public does not exceed the dose limit value as specified in point a of Clause 2 of Article 5 of this Decree.

Article 10. Termination of radiation facility operations

1. Human Resources

a) Having radiation workers who have been issued a Radiation Safety Training Certificate;

b) There must be a safety supervisor. The safety supervisor must hold a Radiation Worker Certificate and be appointed in writing, specifying their responsibilities and authorities as stipulated in Clause 2, Article 27 of the Atomic Energy Law;

c) Having a radiation decontamination supervisor and a radiation emergency response supervisor. The radiation decontamination supervisor and the radiation emergency response supervisor must hold a Radiation Worker Certificate.

2. Having a decommissioning, decontamination, disposal, and management plan for radioactive sources and radioactive waste, detailing procedures, implementation schedules, manpower, equipment, and financial guarantees to complete the plan.

Article 11. Export of radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, nuclear materials, and nuclear equipment

1. Providing documentation proving the origin of radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, nuclear materials, and nuclear equipment.

2. Radioactive source packages, nuclear material source packages, and nuclear material packages must be packed and labeled according to regulations on the safe transport of radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, and nuclear materials.

3. In cases where radioactive sources belonging to Group 1 or Group 2 as per QCVN 06:2010/BKHCN, or nuclear materials are exported, there must be an import permit document from the competent authority of the importing country.

Article 12. Import of radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, nuclear materials, and nuclear equipment

1. Ensuring safety and security

a) Meeting the conditions stipulated in point a, Clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree;

b) Having a separate area for temporarily storing radioactive sources until they are put into use or transferred to another organization or individual;

c) Ensuring the security of radioactive sources in accordance with Appendix 1 of this Decree.

2. In cases of importing sealed radioactive sources, there must be a commitment to return the source to the manufacturer when it is no longer needed, or ensure financial obligations for the disposal and storage of used radioactive sources.

Article 13. Packaging, Transport, and Transit of Radioactive Sources, Radioactive Waste, Nuclear Material Sources, and Nuclear Materials

1. Human Resources

a) In cases of road or rail transport (excluding exempt consignments): The driver of the transport vehicle must have a Radiation Safety Training Certificate or there must be an escort with this certificate;

b) In cases of transporting radioactive sources belonging to Groups 1, 2, and 3 as per QCVN 06:2010/BKHCN: There must be an emergency response supervisor holding a Radiation Worker Certificate.

2. Ensuring Safety and Security

a) Packages must be packed and labeled according to regulations on the safe transport of radioactive sources, radioactive waste, nuclear material sources, and nuclear materials;

b) Having radiation dose monitoring equipment to monitor safety during transport;

c) Fully meeting all requirements for security as stipulated in Appendix I of this Decree;

d) Having a facility-level radiation emergency response plan as prescribed in Appendix II of this Decree.

In cases of transporting radioactive sources belonging to Groups 1 and 2 as per QCVN 6:2010/BKHCN, and high-level radioactive waste as per the National Standard on Radiation Safety - Management of Radioactive Waste - Classification of Radioactive Waste (TCVN 6868:2001): The emergency response plan must be approved in accordance with Article 36 of this Decree;

e) Road transport vehicles and rail cargo compartments must display radioactive hazardous goods warning labels as required when transporting radioactive sources, radioactive waste, nuclear material sources, and nuclear materials;

f) In cases of road transport: Only automobiles may be used, and passengers may not be carried during transport (except for exempt consignments).

3. In addition to complying with the above conditions, organizations and individuals transporting radioactive sources, radioactive waste, nuclear material sources, and nuclear materials must also comply with the conditions stipulated in Government Decree No. 42/2020/NĐ-CP dated April 8, 2020, regarding the List of Hazardous Goods and the Transport of Hazardous Goods by Motor Vehicles and Inland Waterways.

Section 2

PROCEDURE FOR ISSUING LICENSES TO CONDUCT RADIATION WORK

Article 14. General provisions on the application dossier for the issuance of Radiation Work Permit

1. Information in the dossier must be accurate. Certificates, licenses, or other documents with validity periods must remain valid for at least 45 days from the date the dossier is received.

2. In cases where copies are not certified or not photocopied from original documents, the competent authority issuing the permit may require organizations or individuals to present or send the originals for verification.

3. When an organization or individual submits an application dossier for multiple radiation work permits simultaneously, identical parts of the dossier only need to be submitted once for all types of radiation work.

Article 15. Application dossier for the issuance of Radiation Work Permit - using radioactive sources

1. Application form for the issuance of Radiation Work Permit according to Model No. 01 of Appendix IV of this Decree.

2. A copy of one of the following documents: Decision on establishment of the organization, Business Registration Certificate, Investment Registration Certificate, Scientific and Technological Activity Registration Certificate, or other equivalent documents. In case the document is lost, confirmation from the issuing authority must be provided.

3. Radiation worker and safety officer declaration form according to Model No. 01 of Appendix III of this Decree.

4. A copy of the Radiation Worker Certificate of the safety officer. If the safety officer does not have a certificate, an application dossier for the issuance of the Radiation Worker Certificate according to Article 35 of this Decree must be submitted together with the application dossier for the issuance of the Radiation Work Permit.

5. A copy of the Radiation Safety Training Certificate of the radiation worker.

6. A copy of the academic degree or training certificate in medical physics for medical nuclear physics staff.

7. Declaration form for sealed radioactive sources and unsealed radioactive sources according to the corresponding models specified in Appendix III of this Decree.

8. A copy of the manufacturer's documentation containing information about sealed radioactive sources and unsealed radioactive sources as stated in the declaration form. If there is no manufacturer's documentation for these details, the organization or individual applying for the permit must submit the results of determining the radionuclide name and activity of the radioactive source.

9. Certificate of PET/CT, SPECT/CT equipment calibration for cases involving unsealed radioactive sources with equipment.

10. Safety assessment report meeting the conditions stipulated in Clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree. The safety assessment report shall be carried out according to Model No. 01 of Appendix V of this Decree.

11. A copy of the Radiation Inspection Report.

12. Emergency response plan implemented according to the provisions of Appendix II of this Decree.

Article 16. Application dossier for the issuance of Radiation Work Permit - production and processing of radioactive materials

1. Application form for the issuance of Radiation Work Permit according to Model No. 01 of Appendix IV of this Decree.

2. A copy of one of the following documents: Decision on establishment of the organization, Business Registration Certificate, Investment Registration Certificate, Scientific and Technological Activity Registration Certificate, or other equivalent documents. In case the document is lost, confirmation from the issuing authority must be provided.

3. Radiation worker and safety officer declaration form according to Model No. 01 of Appendix III of this Decree.

4. A copy of the Radiation Worker Certificate of the staff specified in point b, point c, Clause 1, Article 6 of this Decree. If these staff members do not have certificates, an application dossier for the issuance of the Radiation Worker Certificate according to Article 35 of this Decree must be submitted together with the application dossier for the issuance of the Radiation Work Permit.

5. A copy of the Radiation Safety Training Certificate of the radiation worker.

6. Safety assessment report meeting the conditions stipulated in Clause 2, Article 6 of this Decree. The safety assessment report shall be carried out according to Model No. 02 of Appendix V of this Decree.

7. A copy of the Radiation Inspection Report.

8. Emergency response plan implemented according to the provisions of Appendix II of this Decree.

Article 17. Documents for Application to Obtain a Radiation Work Permit - Temporary Storage of Radioactive Sources

1. Application form for the issuance of Radiation Work Permit according to Model No. 01 of Appendix IV of this Decree.

2. A copy of one of the following documents: Decision on Establishment of Organization, Business Registration Certificate, Investment Registration Certificate, Scientific and Technological Activity Registration Certificate, other documents with equivalent value. In case these documents are lost, confirmation from the issuing authority must be provided.

3. Radiation worker and safety officer declaration form according to Model No. 01 of Appendix III of this Decree.

4. A copy of the Radiation Worker Certificate of the workers specified in points b and c, Clause 1, Article 7 of this Decree. In case these workers do not have certificates, they must submit an application for issuance of a Radiation Worker Certificate according to Article 35 of this Decree together with the application for issuance of a Radiation Work Permit.

5. Safety assessment report proving compliance with conditions stipulated in Clause 2, Article 7 of this Decree. The safety assessment report shall be carried out according to Model No. 03 Appendix V of this Decree.

6. A copy of the Radiation Inspection Record.

7. Emergency response plan implemented according to Appendix II of this Decree.

Article 18. Documents for Application to Obtain a Radiation Work Permit - Processing, Storing Radioactive Waste, Used Radioactive Sources

1. Application form for the issuance of Radiation Work Permit according to Model No. 01 of Appendix IV of this Decree.

2. A copy of one of the following documents: Decision on establishment of the organization, Business Registration Certificate, Investment Registration Certificate, Scientific and Technological Activity Registration Certificate, or other equivalent documents. In case the document is lost, confirmation from the issuing authority must be provided.

3. Radiation worker and safety officer declaration form according to Model No. 01 of Appendix III of this Decree.

4. A copy of the Radiation Worker Certificate of the workers specified in points b and c, Clause 1, Article 7 of this Decree. In case these workers do not have certificates, they must submit an application for issuance of a Radiation Worker Certificate according to Article 35 of this Decree together with the application for issuance of a Radiation Work Permit.

5. A copy of the Radiation Safety Training Certificate of radiation workers. A copy of the diploma or training certificate regarding radioactive waste management for waste management workers.

6. Used sealed radioactive source declaration form according to Model No. 05 Appendix III of this Decree; Radioactive waste declaration form according to Model No. 14 Appendix III of this Decree.

7. Safety assessment report proving compliance with conditions stipulated in Clause 3, Article 7 of this Decree. The safety assessment report shall be carried out according to Model No. 07 Appendix V of this Decree.

8. A copy of the Radiation Inspection Record.

9. Emergency response plan implemented according to Appendix II of this Decree.

Article 19. Documents for Application to Obtain a Radiation Work Permit - Using Radiation Equipment (excluding medical diagnostic X-ray equipment)

1. Application for issuance of a Radiation Work Permit according to Model No. 01 Appendix IV of this Decree.

2. A copy of one of the following documents: Decision on establishment of the organization, Business Registration Certificate, Investment Registration Certificate, Scientific and Technological Activity Registration Certificate, or other equivalent documents. In case the document is lost, confirmation from the issuing authority must be provided.

3. Radiation worker and safety officer declaration form according to Model No. 01 of Appendix III of this Decree.

4. A copy of the Radiation Worker Certificate of the workers specified in points a and b, Clause 1, Article 8 of this Decree. In case these workers do not have certificates, they must submit an application for issuance of a Radiation Worker Certificate according to Article 35 of this Decree together with the application for issuance of a Radiation Work Permit.

5. A copy of the Radiation Safety Training Certificate of the radiation worker.

6. Declaration form for radiation equipment according to the corresponding model stipulated in Appendix III of this Decree. In case the radiation equipment is equipped with a radioactive source, it should be declared according to Model No. 04 Appendix III of this Decree.

7. A copy of the manufacturer's documentation containing information about the radiation equipment as stated in the declaration form. In case there is no manufacturer's documentation for such information, the organization or individual applying for the permit must submit the technical parameter determination results of the equipment.

8. Safety assessment report proving compliance with conditions stipulated in Clause 2, Article 8 of this Decree. The safety assessment report shall be carried out according to Model No. 04 Appendix V of this Decree.

9. A copy of the Radiation Inspection Record.

10. Emergency response plan implemented according to Appendix II of this Decree.

Article 20. Documents for Application to Obtain a Permit to Conduct Radiation Work - Using Diagnostic X-ray Equipment in Healthcare

1. Application form for the issuance of Radiation Work Permit according to Model No. 01 of Appendix IV of this Decree.

2. A copy of one of the following documents: Decision on Establishment of Organization, Business Registration Certificate, Investment Registration Certificate, Scientific and Technological Activity Registration Certificate, Other documents with equivalent value. In case the document is lost, confirmation from the issuing authority must be provided.

3. Radiation worker and safety officer declaration form according to Model No. 01 of Appendix III of this Decree.

4. A copy of the Radiation Worker Certificate of the safety officer. If the safety officer does not have a certificate, an application dossier for the issuance of the Radiation Worker Certificate according to Article 35 of this Decree must be submitted together with the application dossier for the issuance of the Radiation Work Permit.

5. A copy of the Radiation Safety Training Certificate of the radiation worker.

6. The declaration form for diagnostic medical X-ray equipment according to Model No. 07 Appendix III of this Decree.

7. A copy of the manufacturer's documentation containing information about the diagnostic medical X-ray equipment as stated in the declaration form. If there is no manufacturer's documentation for such information, the organization or individual applying for the permit must submit the results of determining the technical parameters of the equipment.

8. A copy of the certificate of inspection for diagnostic medical X-ray equipment.

9. Safety assessment report proving compliance with the conditions stipulated in Clause 2, Article 8 of this Decree. The safety assessment report shall be carried out according to Model No. 05 Appendix V of this Decree.

10. A copy of the radiation inspection record.

11. Emergency response plan implemented in accordance with Appendix II of this Decree.

Article 21. Documents for Application to Obtain a Permit to Conduct Radiation Work - Operating Radiation Emitting Equipment

1. Application form for the issuance of Radiation Work Permit according to Model No. 01 of Appendix IV of this Decree.

2. A copy of one of the following documents: Decision on establishment of the organization, Business Registration Certificate, Investment Registration Certificate, Scientific and Technological Activity Registration Certificate, or other equivalent documents. In case the document is lost, confirmation from the issuing authority must be provided.

3. Radiation worker and safety officer declaration form according to Model No. 01 of Appendix III of this Decree.

4. A copy of the Radiation Worker Certificate of the workers specified in points a and b, Clause 1, Article 8 of this Decree. In case these workers do not have certificates, they must submit an application for issuance of a Radiation Worker Certificate according to Article 35 of this Decree together with the application for issuance of a Radiation Work Permit.

5. A copy of the radiation safety training certification of radiation workers. A copy of the academic degree or training certificate in medical physics for medical physics staff of radiotherapy facilities.

6. Declaration form for radiation emitting equipment according to the corresponding model prescribed in Appendix III of this Decree.

7. A copy of the manufacturer's documentation containing information about the radiation emitting equipment as stated in the declaration form. If there is no manufacturer's documentation for such information, the organization or individual applying for the permit must submit the results of determining the technical parameters of the radiation emitting equipment.

8. A copy of the inspection certificate for radiation emitting equipment used in healthcare.

9. Safety assessment report proving compliance with the conditions stipulated in Clause 2, Article 8 of this Decree. The safety assessment report shall be carried out according to Model No. 06 Appendix V of this Decree.

10. A copy of the radiation inspection record.

11. Emergency response plan implemented in accordance with Appendix II of this Decree.

Article 22. Documents for Application to Obtain a Permit to Conduct Radiation Work - Constructing a Radiation Facility

1. Application form for the issuance of Radiation Work Permit according to Model No. 01 of Appendix IV of this Decree.

2. A copy of one of the following documents: Decision on establishment of the organization, Business Registration Certificate, Investment Registration Certificate, Scientific and Technological Activity Registration Certificate, or other equivalent documents. In case the document is lost, confirmation from the issuing authority must be provided.

3. Safety analysis report for constructing a radiation facility proving compliance with the conditions stipulated in Article 9 of this Decree. The report shall be carried out according to Model No. 08 Appendix V of this Decree.

Article 23. Documents for Application to Obtain a Permit to Conduct Radiation Work - Ceasing Operation of a Radiation Facility

1. Application form for the issuance of Radiation Work Permit according to Model No. 01 of Appendix IV of this Decree.

2. Declaration form for radiation workers and safety supervisors according to Model No. 01 Appendix III of this Decree.

3. A copy of the radiation worker certificate of the personnel specified in point b, point c, Clause 1, Article 10 of this Decree. If these personnel do not have certificates, they must submit an application for issuance of a radiation worker certificate according to Article 35 of this Decree together with the application for issuance of a permit to conduct radiation work.

4. Safety analysis report for ceasing operation of a radiation facility proving compliance with the conditions stipulated in Clause 2, Article 10 of this Decree. The report shall be carried out according to Model No. 09 Appendix V of this Decree.

Article 24. Documents for Application to Obtain a Radiation Work Permit - Export of Radioactive Sources, Nuclear Material Sources, Nuclear Materials, and Nuclear Equipment

1. An application form for obtaining a Radiation Work Permit according to Model No. 02 of Appendix IV of this Decree.

2. A copy of one of the following documents: Decision on establishment of the organization, Business Registration Certificate, Investment Registration Certificate, Scientific and Technological Activity Registration Certificate, or other equivalent documents. In case the document is lost, confirmation from the issuing authority must be provided.

3. A declaration form for sealed radioactive sources, unsealed radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, nuclear materials, and nuclear equipment according to the corresponding models specified in Appendix III of this Decree.

4. A copy of the documentation proving the origin of radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, nuclear materials, and nuclear equipment.

5. A copy of the purchase and sale contract or agreement on the transfer and receipt of radioactive sources between the exporting organization or individual in Vietnam and the receiving organization or individual abroad.

6. In cases where radioactive sources belonging to Group 1 or Group 2 according to QCVN 06:2010/BKHCN, nuclear materials, or nuclear material sources are exported: A copy of the import permit issued by the competent authority of the importing country to the importing organization or individual.

Article 25. Documents for Application to Obtain a Radiation Work Permit - Import of Radioactive Sources, Nuclear Material Sources, Nuclear Materials, and Nuclear Equipment

1. An application form for obtaining a Radiation Work Permit according to Model No. 02 of Appendix IV of this Decree.

2. A copy of one of the following documents: Decision on establishment of the organization, Business Registration Certificate, Investment Registration Certificate, Scientific and Technological Activities Registration Certificate, or other equivalent documents. If such documents are lost, there must be confirmation from the issuing authority.

3. A declaration form for sealed radioactive sources, unsealed radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, nuclear materials, and nuclear equipment according to the corresponding models specified in Appendix III of this Decree.

4. A safety assessment report demonstrating compliance with the conditions stipulated in Article 12 of this Decree. The safety assessment report shall be carried out according to Model No. 10 of Appendix V of this Decree.

5. A copy of the manufacturer's documentation providing information as declared in the declaration form for sealed radioactive sources, unsealed radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, nuclear materials, and nuclear equipment.

6. A copy of the purchase and sale contract or agreement on the transfer and receipt of radioactive sources between the importing organization or individual in Vietnam and the exporting organization or individual abroad.

7. A copy of the consignment import contract between the consignor organization or individual and the consignee organization or individual in cases of consigned imports.

8. In cases of importing sealed radioactive sources, there must be a commitment to return the source to the manufacturer when it is no longer needed or to ensure financial responsibility for the disposal of used radioactive sources.

Article 26. Documents for Application to Obtain a Radiation Work Permit - Packaging and Transport of Radioactive Sources, Radioactive Waste, Nuclear Material Sources, and Nuclear Materials

1. An application form for obtaining a Radiation Work Permit according to Model No. 03 of Appendix IV of this Decree.

2. A copy of one of the following documents: Decision on establishment of the organization, Business Registration Certificate, Investment Registration Certificate, Scientific and Technological Activities Registration Certificate, or other equivalent documents. If these documents are lost, there must be confirmation from the issuing authority.

3. A declaration form for escort personnel according to Model No. 02 of Appendix III of this Decree.

4. A declaration form for sealed radioactive sources, unsealed radioactive sources, radioactive waste, nuclear material sources, and nuclear materials according to the corresponding models specified in Appendix III of this Decree.

5. A copy of the Radiation Worker Certificate of the personnel specified in point b, Clause 1, Article 13 of this Decree. If such personnel do not have a certificate, they must submit an application for issuance of a Radiation Worker Certificate according to Article 35 of this Decree together with the application for a Radiation Work Permit.

6. A copy of the Radiation Safety Training Certificate of the radiation worker.

7. A safety assessment report demonstrating compliance with the conditions stipulated in Clause 2, Article 13 of this Decree. The safety assessment report shall be carried out according to Model No. 11 of Appendix V of this Decree.

8. A transport contract if the sending organization or individual is not the transporting organization or individual.

9. An emergency response plan according to Appendix II of this Decree.

Article 27. Documents for Application for a Radiation Work Permit - Transit Transport of Radioactive Materials, Radioactive Waste, Nuclear Source Material, Nuclear Material

1. Application form for a Radiation Work Permit according to Model No. 04 in Appendix IV of this Decree.

2. Copy of the legal entity confirmation document of the organization applying for the permit.

3. A declaration form for escort personnel according to Model No. 02 of Appendix III of this Decree.

4. Copy of the Radiation Safety Training Certificate of the escort personnel.

5. Declaration forms for sealed radioactive sources, unsealed radioactive sources, radioactive waste, nuclear source material, nuclear material according to the corresponding models specified in Appendix III of this Decree.

Copies of Radiation Worker Certificates of the personnel specified in point b and point c, Clause 1, Article 10 of this Decree. In case these personnel do not have certificates, they must submit an application for a Radiation Worker Certificate according to Article 35 of this Decree together with the application for a Radiation Work Permit.

6. Safety assessment report proving compliance with the conditions stipulated in Clause 2, Article 13 of this Decree. The safety assessment report shall be carried out according to Model No. 11 in Appendix V of this Decree.

7. Copy of the transport contract if the organization or individual sending the goods is not the organization or individual transporting them.

8. Emergency response plan according to the provisions in Appendix II of this Decree.

Article 28. Authority to Issue Radiation Work Permits and Radiation Worker Certificates

1. The Ministry of Science and Technology issues Radiation Work Permits and Radiation Worker Certificates, except for cases stipulated in Clause 2 of this Article.

2. Provincial People's Committees issue permits for the use of medical X-ray equipment and Radiation Worker Certificates for radiation safety managers at medical X-ray facilities operating within their province.

In the case of mobile medical X-ray equipment used in different provinces, the provincial People's Committee where the organization or individual owning and managing the X-ray equipment has its main office shall issue permits for the use of medical X-ray equipment and Radiation Worker Certificates for radiation safety managers.

3. The authority issuing Radiation Work Permits has the right to amend, supplement, extend, and reissue Radiation Work Permits.

Article 29. Procedures for Issuing Radiation Work Permits

1. Implementation Methods

a) Organizations and individuals submit applications for Radiation Work Permits (except for the use of medical X-ray equipment) through one of the following methods:

- Online at the Ministry of Science and Technology's Public Service Portal (excluding administrative procedures under the national single window mechanism and ASEAN single window mechanism);

- Directly or via postal service to the Ministry of Science and Technology.

b) Organizations and individuals submit applications for Radiation Work Permits for the use of medical X-ray equipment through one of the following methods:

- Online at the provincial public service portal;

- Directly or via postal service to the Public Service Center or the Registration and Result Delivery Unit of the specialized agency on science and technology under the provincial People's Committee.

2. Documents Required

The components of the application for a Radiation Work Permit are defined from Article 15 to Article 27 of this Decree.

3. Number of applications: 01 set.

4. Time Limit for Processing and Delivering Results

a) Within five working days from the date of receiving the application, the receiving agency must check the completeness and validity of the application and notify in writing the fee for a valid application or notify in writing the need to amend or supplement the application if it is incomplete or invalid.

b) After receiving a complete and valid application and fees, the competent authority is responsible for reviewing the application and issuing the Permit according to Model No. 02 in Appendix VI of this Decree within the following time limits:

- Fifteen days for import, export, and transit transport;

- Twenty-five days for medical X-ray equipment;

- Thirty days for transport;

- Forty-five days for other radiation works.

c) In case a Radiation Work Permit is not issued: The competent authority must respond in writing and specify the reasons within the time limit stipulated in point b of this clause.

Article 30. Procedure for Extending Radiation Work Permits

1. Organizations and individuals wishing to extend a Radiation Work Permit must submit the application file to the competent state agency at least 45 days before the permit expires for permits with a term exceeding 12 months, and at least 15 days for permits with a term of 6 months or 12 months. After this time, organizations and individuals must apply for a new permit.

2. Implementation method

Organizations and individuals submit the application file for extending a Radiation Work Permit to the agency authorized to issue the permit as stipulated in Clause 1, Article 29 of this Decree.

3. Components of the Application File

a) An application form for extending the permit according to Model No. 06 in Appendix IV of this Decree;

b) A copy of the issued permit that is about to expire;

c) Individual dose measurement results during the validity period of the permit being extended;

d) A copy of the radiation inspection result;

đ) A copy of the Equipment Testing Certificate (for the use of radiation equipment, operation of medical radiographic equipment);

e) A declaration form for radiation workers or radiation safety supervisors (if there have been changes from the most recent permit application file);

g) A radiation safety assessment report according to the corresponding model specified in Appendix V of this Decree (if there have been changes from the most recent permit application file).

4. Number of Application Files: 01 set.

5. Time Limit for Processing and Delivering Results

a) Within five working days from the date of receiving the application file, the agency receiving the file must check the completeness and validity of the file and notify in writing the fee for valid files or request in writing to amend and supplement incomplete or invalid files.

b) After receiving complete and valid files and fees, the competent authority is responsible for reviewing the file and issuing the Permit according to Model No. 02 in Appendix VI of this Decree within the following time limits:

- 30 days for extending permits with a term exceeding 12 months;

- 25 days for extending permits for using medical diagnostic X-ray equipment;

- 15 days for extending permits with a term of 12 months or 6 months.

c) In cases where the permit extension is not granted: The competent authority must respond in writing and specify the reasons within the time limit prescribed in point b of this clause.

Article 31. Procedure for Amending Permits

1. Organizations and individuals must propose amendments to permits in the following situations:

a) Changing information about the organization or individual recorded in the permit including name, address, phone number, fax number;

b) Changing information about export and import checkpoints for export, import, and transit transport permits; transport routes for transport and transit transport permits;

c) Reducing the quantity of radioactive sources and radiation equipment in the permit due to transfer, export, cessation of use, cessation of operation, or loss;

d) Adjusting information about radioactive sources and radiation equipment when it is found that the information in the permit does not match the actual situation;

d) Changing the location of radiation work for X-ray emitting devices with self-shielding structures in component analysis and product quality inspection, security screening equipment;

e) Having multiple valid permits issued by the same competent authority.

2. Implementation method

Organizations and individuals submit the application file for amending a Radiation Work Permit to the competent authority according to one of the methods stipulated in Clause 1, Article 29 of this Decree.

3. Components of the Application File

a) An application form for amending the permit according to Model No. 07 in Appendix IV of this Decree;

b) The original permit;

c) Documents confirming the amended information for changes in name, address, phone number, fax number;

d) A copy of the transfer contract for reducing the quantity of radioactive sources and radiation equipment due to transfer; a copy of the export permit with customs declaration for reducing the quantity of radioactive sources due to export; a notification from the facility regarding the cessation of use or cessation of operation; a confirmation document of lost radioactive sources for lost sources;

đ) Documents proving that the information about radioactive sources and radiation equipment in the issued permit differs from the actual information and requires correction.

4. Number of Application Files: 01 set.

5. Time Limit for Processing and Delivering Results

a) Within five working days from the date of receiving the application file, the agency receiving the file must check the completeness and validity of the file and notify in writing the fee for valid files or request in writing to amend and supplement incomplete or invalid files;

b) After receiving complete and valid files and fees, the competent authority is responsible for reviewing the file and amending the Permit within ten working days;

c) In cases where the amendment of the Radiation Work Permit is not granted: The competent authority must respond in writing and specify the reasons within the time limit prescribed in point b of this clause.

Article 32. Procedures for Supplementing Licenses

1. Organizations and individuals must request to supplement licenses in the following cases:

a) Supplementing new radioactive sources and radiation equipment compared to the already issued license;

b) Supplementing new types of radiation work compared to the already issued license, except for the radiation works specified in Clause 2 of this Article;

c) Increasing the total activity for open radioactive sources in the already issued license.

2. Cases not subject to license supplementation:

a) Exporting, importing radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, nuclear materials, and nuclear equipment;

b) Transit transport of radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, and nuclear materials;

c) Construction of radiation facilities;

d) Ceasing operations of radiation facilities;

đ) Requesting to supplement new radiation work within the licensing authority of another agency different from the issuing agency.

3. Method of Implementation:

Organizations and individuals submit the application dossier for supplementing the license to carry out radiation work to the competent authority according to one of the methods prescribed in Clause 1 of Article 29 of this Decree.

4. Components of the Dossier:

a) Application form for supplementing the license in accordance with Form No. 07 of Appendix IV of this Decree;

b) Original of the license to be supplemented;

c) Declaration form for new radioactive sources and radiation equipment in accordance with the corresponding forms prescribed in Appendix III of this Decree for cases of supplementing radioactive sources and radiation equipment; accompanied by copies of manufacturer-provided documentation containing information as stated in the declaration form;

d) Safety assessment report for the supplementary radiation work in accordance with the corresponding forms prescribed in Appendix V of this Decree;

đ) Copy of the Radiation Worker Certificate of the staff involved in the supplementary radiation work requiring such a certificate under Clause 1 of Article 28 of the Atomic Energy Law. In case the certificate has not been obtained, the application dossier for obtaining the Radiation Worker Certificate in accordance with Article 35 of this Decree must be submitted together with the application dossier for supplementing the license.

5. Number of Dossiers: 01 set.

6. Time Limit for Resolution and Result Delivery:

a) Within five working days from the date of receiving the dossier, the receiving agency must check the completeness and validity of the dossier and notify in writing the fee and charge for valid dossiers or notify in writing the requirements for correction and supplementation for incomplete or invalid dossiers.

b) After receiving complete and valid dossiers and fees, the competent authority is responsible for reviewing the dossier and issuing the supplementary License in accordance with Form No. 02 of Appendix VI of this Decree within the following time limits:

- The time limit for reviewing the dossier for supplementing the License for carrying out radiation work as stipulated in Clause 1 of Article 28 of this Decree is thirty days from the date of receipt of complete and valid dossiers and fees;

- The time limit for reviewing the dossier for supplementing the License for carrying out radiation work using medical X-ray equipment is twenty-five days from the date of receipt of complete and valid dossiers and fees.

c) In case of refusal to issue a supplementary License for carrying out radiation work: At the latest within the time limit specified in points c and d of this clause, the competent authority must respond in writing and specify the reasons.

Article 33. Procedure for Reissuing Permits

1. Organizations and individuals may request reissuance of permits when they are torn, damaged, or lost.

2. Implementation method

Organizations and individuals submit applications for reissuing Radiation Work Permits to the competent authority as prescribed in Clause 1, Article 29 of this Decree.

3. Components of the Application File

a) An application for reissuing a permit according to Model No. 08 in Appendix IV of this Decree;

b) In case the permit is torn or damaged: The original torn or damaged permit.

4. Number of Application Files: 01 set.

5. Time Limit for Processing and Delivering Results

a) Within five working days from the date of receiving the application file, the agency receiving the file must check the completeness and validity of the file and notify in writing the fee for valid files or request in writing to amend and supplement incomplete or invalid files;

b) After receiving complete valid files and fees, the competent authority shall be responsible for reviewing the files and issuing the Permit according to Model No. 02 in Appendix VI of this Decree;

c) The time limit for reviewing applications for reissuing Radiation Work Permits is 10 working days from the date of receipt of complete valid files and fees.

d) In case the competent authority does not agree to issue the Radiation Work Permit: At the latest within the time limit specified in point c of this clause, the competent authority must respond in writing and clearly state the reasons.

Article 34. Reporting Procedures

1. Hierarchical Reporting

a) Organizations and individuals with radioactive sources, radioactive waste, radiation equipment above the exemption level, nuclear source materials, nuclear materials, and nuclear equipment report to the radiation safety and nuclear agency under the Ministry of Science and Technology, except for the equipment specified in point b of this clause;

b) Organizations and individuals with medical X-ray diagnostic equipment report to the specialized agencies on science and technology under the provincial People's Committee where the equipment is used; specifically, for mobile medical X-ray diagnostic equipment used across two or more provinces or centrally-administered cities, reporting is made to the specialized agencies on science and technology under the provincial People's Committee where the organization or individual owning and managing the equipment has its main office.

2. Procedures for Implementation

a) Reporting must be carried out within 07 working days from the date organizations and individuals have radioactive sources, radioactive waste, radiation equipment, nuclear source materials, nuclear materials, and nuclear equipment;

b) Organizations and individuals report each radioactive source, radioactive waste, radiation equipment, type of nuclear source material, nuclear material, and nuclear equipment to the competent authority according to the corresponding Declaration Form as prescribed in Appendix III of this Decree.

3. Time Limit for Resolution and Result Delivery

a) Within 05 working days from the date of receipt of the declaration form, the competent authority is responsible for issuing a Declaration Confirmation Certificate according to Model No. 01 in Appendix VI of this Decree;

b) In case the declaration form is part of the application file for a permit, the competent authority issuing the permit does not need to issue a Declaration Confirmation Certificate.

4. Organizations and individuals are exempt from the reporting procedure if they submit an application for a Radiation Work Permit within the time limit specified in Clause 2 of this Article.

Article 35. Procedure for Issuing Radiation Worker Certificates

1. Implementation Methods

a) Organizations and individuals applying for a Radiation Worker Certificate submit the application in one of the following ways:

- Online at the Ministry of Science and Technology's electronic portal;

- Directly or via postal service to the Ministry of Science and Technology.

b) Organizations and individuals applying for a Radiation Worker Certificate for the radiation safety officer at a medical X-ray diagnostic facility submit the application in one of the following ways:

- Online at the provincial public service portal;

- Directly or via postal service to the Public Service Center or the Registration and Result Delivery Unit of the specialized agency on science and technology under the provincial People's Committee.

2. Documents Required

a) An application for a Radiation Worker Certificate according to Model No. 05 in Appendix IV of this Decree;

b) A copy of relevant academic certificates or qualifications suitable for the job;

c) A certificate of radiation safety training;

d) A health examination certificate issued by a healthcare facility at the district level or higher, not exceeding 06 months from the date of submitting the application for the radiation worker certificate;

đ) Three photographs measuring 3 cm x 4 cm in case of direct submission or postal submission; a digital image file measuring 3 cm x 4 cm in case of online submission.

3. Number of applications: 01 set.

4. Time Limit for Resolution and Result Delivery:

a) Within 05 working days from the date of receiving the application, the receiving authority must check the completeness and validity of the application and notify in writing the fee level for valid applications or notify in writing the need to amend or supplement incomplete or invalid applications;

b) After receiving complete valid applications and fees, the competent authority is responsible for reviewing the applications and issuing the Radiation Worker Certificate according to Model No. 03 in Appendix VI of this Decree;

c) The time limit for reviewing applications and issuing the Radiation Worker Certificate is 10 working days from the date of receipt of complete valid applications and fees;

d) In case the competent authority does not agree to issue the Radiation Worker Certificate: At the latest within the time limit specified in point c of this clause, the competent authority must respond in writing and clearly state the reasons.

Article 36. Approval Procedure for the Emergency Response Plan at the Facility Level

1. The competent authority to approve the Emergency Response Plan is the authority issuing the Radiation Work Permit as stipulated in Article 28 of this Decree.

2. Application Procedure for Approval of the Emergency Response Plan

a) Method of Administrative Procedure Implementation

Organizations and individuals applying for approval of the Emergency Response Plan shall submit the application in one of the following forms:

- Online through the website of the competent authority as prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article;

- Directly or via postal service to the competent authority as prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

b) Components of documents:

- A letter requesting approval of the Emergency Response Plan;

- An Emergency Response Plan established in accordance with Appendix II of this Decree.

c) Number of Applications: 03 sets (for cases submitted directly or via postal service).

d) Time Limit for Resolution and Result Delivery

- Within five working days from the date of receiving the application, the agency receiving the application must check the completeness and validity of the application and notify in writing the fee and charge for valid applications or notify in writing the need to amend and supplement incomplete or invalid applications;

- Within fifteen days from the date of receiving complete and valid applications and fees, the competent authority is responsible for reviewing the application and issuing the Decision approving the Emergency Response Plan;

- In case the plan is not approved, the competent authority must respond in writing within this period and specify the reasons.

3. If the application for approval of the Emergency Response Plan at the facility level is submitted together with the permit application: The processing time for the application will be according to the processing time for the permit application for radiation work.

Article 37. Validity Period of the Radiation Work Permit and the Radiation Worker Certificate

1. The validity period of the Radiation Work Permit is as follows:

a) 12 months for the following activities: Importing and exporting radioactive sources groups 4 and 5 according to QCVN 6:2010/BKHCN (issued for each shipment for sealed sources, multiple shipments for unsealed sources).

b) 6 months for the following activities: Importing and exporting radioactive sources groups 1, 2, and 3 according to QCVN 6:2010/BKHCN, nuclear materials, nuclear equipment (issued for each shipment).

c) 6 months for the following activities: Transit transport of radioactive sources, nuclear material sources, nuclear materials.

d) 5 years for operating radiation equipment.

đ) 3 years for other radiation activities.

2. The Radiation Worker Certificate has no expiration date.

3. The validity period of the renewed permit starts from the expiry date of the previous permit.

4. The amended, supplemented, or reissued permit has the same validity period as the original permit, except for the amendment of the permit as stipulated in Clause 5 of this Article.

5. The permit amended to consolidate previously issued and still valid permits has a validity period according to the most recent issued permit.

Chapter III

SERVICE ACTIVITIES

SUPPORT FOR THE APPLICATION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY

Section 1

CONDITIONS FOR ISSUING REGISTRATION LICENSE FOR SERVICE ACTIVITIES

SUPPORT FOR THE APPLICATION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY

Article 38. Technical and Nuclear Technology Consultation; Evaluation and Appraisal of Radiation and Nuclear Technologies

1. Having a system of documentation, methods, technical procedures, and capability records for implementing the type of service.

2. Having a quality assurance and control program for technical consultation services and nuclear technology services in the field of atomic energy, evaluation services of radiation technologies, and nuclear technologies; having a management system and operational capability that meet the requirements specified in National Standard TCVN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 or International Standard ISO/IEC 17020:2012 or national standards and international standards on specialized appraisal for radiation technology and nuclear technology appraisal services.

Article 39. Radiation Measurement

1. Having radiation dose measuring equipment; this equipment must have a valid calibration certificate for at least 30 days from the date the file is received.

2. In cases where surface and air contamination levels are present: Having surface and air contamination measuring equipment; this equipment must have a valid calibration certificate for at least 30 days from the date the file is received.

3. Having personal dosimeters and external radiation protection equipment for service personnel. In cases where the service involves contact with open radioactive sources, internal radiation protection equipment for service personnel must be available.

4. Having a quality assurance program for service implementation.

Article 40. Decontamination

1. Having decontamination tools, chemicals, and materials.

2. Meeting the conditions stipulated in Clause 2 of Article 39 of this Decree.

Article 41. Radioactivity Activity Assessment

1. Having equipment to determine radioactive isotopes.

2. In cases of assessing activity in analytical samples: Having standard samples, sample processing systems, and analysis equipment suitable for the radioactive isotopes to be assessed.

3. Meeting the conditions stipulated in Article 39 of this Decree.

Article 42. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair of Radiation Equipment

1. Meeting the conditions stipulated in points a, b, c, d, h of Clause 2 of Article 5 of this Decree.

2. Having an operation room (hot cell) or shielding system when working with radioactive sources.

3. Having appropriate equipment to perform the service.

4. Meeting the conditions stipulated in Article 39 of this Decree.

Article 43. Personal Dose Measurement

1. Having a personal dose measurement system, corresponding personal dosimeters, and measurement results meeting the standard dose level.

2. Having a storage room and a measurement room for personal dosimeters in accordance with the manufacturer's guidance for the personal dose measurement system.

3. Meeting the condition stipulated in Clause 4 of Article 39 of this Decree.

Article 44. Calibration of Radiation Equipment

1. Having calibration equipment and tools for radiation equipment that meet the requirements of the national technical regulation on calibration of radiation equipment. In cases where there is no specific national technical regulation for the type of radiation equipment, it is permissible to apply the manufacturer's guidance material for the system equipment capable of calibrating such radiation equipment.

2. Meeting the conditions stipulated in Clauses 1, 3, and 4 of Article 39 of this Decree.

Article 45. Calibration of Radiation Recording and Measuring Equipment

1. Having a calibrated radiation source, radiation equipment calibrated in a national or international radiation and nuclear metrology laboratory.

2. Having a calibration room for radiation recording and measuring equipment that meets the following requirements:

a) Shielding design ensuring radiation safety for radiation workers, the public, and ensuring that calibration is not affected by environmental radiation;

b) A temperature and humidity control system to ensure the quality of calibration activities;

c) In cases where there is no room design or no guidance on room size from the equipment or standard source provider, the minimum room size must comply with the provisions of Appendix VII of this Decree.

3. Meeting the conditions stipulated in Clauses 1, 3, and 4 of Article 39 of this Decree.

Article 46. Radiation equipment testing

1. There must be a radiation equipment testing laboratory that meets the following requirements:

a) Shielding design ensuring radiation safety for radiation workers and the public;

b) Testing shall not be conducted simultaneously with other activities.

2. Meeting the conditions specified in points a, b, c, d, h of Clause 2, Article 5 of this Decree.

3. Meeting the conditions stipulated in Clauses 1, 3, and 4 of Article 39 of this Decree.

Article 47. Radiation safety training; professional and vocational training

1. There must be appropriate teaching programs and materials corresponding to the type of activity for which the Registration Certificate is requested. The teaching program and materials must include all contents on laws, techniques, and practical exercises as prescribed by the Ministry of Science and Technology.

2. There must be technical equipment for lectures and practical exercises.

3. There must be a quality assurance program for service implementation.

Section 2

CONDITIONS FOR ISSUING PRACTICE LICENSES

ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR THE APPLICATION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY

Article 48. General Conditions for Issuing Practice Licenses for Assistance Services for the Application of Nuclear Energy

1. Having the appropriate professional qualifications and work experience for each type of service as stipulated in Articles 49, 50, and 51 of this Decree.

2. Holding a certificate of professional and vocational training issued by a training institution authorized by the competent authority for the types of services from point a to point k of Clause 3, Article 1 of this Decree.

In cases where Vietnam does not have a training institution authorized by the competent authority, one of the following conditions must be met:

- Holding a certificate of professional and vocational training suitable for the type of service for which the license is requested, issued by a foreign agency or organization;

- Participating in drafting normative legal documents, national technical standards, or national technical regulations in the field of the service for which the license is requested.

3. Having experience in teaching or assisting in teaching at training institutions for the type of service specified in point 1 of Clause 3, Article 1 of this Decree.

Article 49. Technical and nuclear technology consulting, radiation technology evaluation and inspection, nuclear technology evaluation and inspection

1. For practicing technical and nuclear technology consulting services: Holding a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering specialty and having at least five years of work experience in the field of nuclear energy.

2. For practicing radiation technology evaluation services: Holding a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant education specialty and having at least five years of work experience in the field of technology being evaluated.

3. For practicing radiation technology inspection services: Holding a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant education specialty, having been trained in National Standard TCVN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 or International Standard ISO/IEC 17020:2012 or national or international standards for specialized inspections, and having at least five years of work experience in the field of technology being inspected.

Article 50. Radiation inspection, decontamination, radiation activity level assessment, installation, maintenance, repair of radiation equipment, personal dose measurement, radiation equipment inspection, calibration of radiation recording equipment, or radiation equipment testing

1. For practicing decontamination and calibration of radiation recording equipment services: Holding a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant specialty such as nuclear physics, radiation technology, or nuclear technology and having at least five years of work experience in the field of nuclear energy.

2. For practicing radiation inspection, radiation activity level assessment, installation, maintenance, repair of radiation equipment, personal dose measurement, radiation equipment inspection, or radiation equipment testing services: Holding a college degree or higher in a relevant engineering specialty and having at least three years of work experience in the field of nuclear energy.

Article 51. Radiation safety training; professional vocational training

1. In the case of practicing radiation safety training services:

a) Regarding technical content: Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as nuclear physics, radiation technology, nuclear science, and have at least five years of work experience in the field of radiation safety;

b) Regarding legal content: Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in law or a relevant field such as nuclear physics, radiation technology, nuclear science, and have at least five years of work experience in the field of radiation safety.

2. In the case of practicing training and professional development services for technical consulting and radiation technology, nuclear technology; evaluating and inspecting radiation technology, nuclear technology: Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as nuclear physics, radiation technology, nuclear science or in a suitable engineering field corresponding to the type of service being performed, and have at least five years of direct work experience related to the training content.

3. In the case of practicing training and professional development services for radiation inspection, decontamination, radioactive activity assessment, personal dose measurement, or radiation equipment calibration: Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as nuclear physics, radiation technology, nuclear science, and have at least five years of direct work experience related to the training content.

4. In the case of practicing training and professional development services for installation, maintenance, repair of radiation equipment, radiation equipment testing, or radiation equipment inspection: Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering and have at least five years of direct work experience related to the training content.

Section 3

PROCEDURES FOR ISSUING BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES AND

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE LICENSES

FOR ASSISTANCE IN THE APPLICATION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY APPLICATION

Article 52. Procedures for Issuing Business Registration Certificates for Nuclear Energy Application Assistance Services

1. Implementation Methods

An organization submits an application for a business registration certificate for nuclear energy application assistance services through one of the following methods:

a) Online at the Ministry of Science and Technology’s Public Service Portal;

b) Directly or through postal services to the Ministry of Science and Technology.

2. Documents Required

a) A request form for issuing a business registration certificate according to Model No. 09 in Appendix IV of this Decree;

b) A copy of one of the following documents: Decision on establishment of the organization, Business Registration Certificate, Investment Registration Certificate, Scientific and Technological Activity Registration Certificate, or other equivalent documents. If the document is lost, confirmation from the issuing authority must be provided;

c) A declaration form of staff performing the service according to Model No. 15 in Appendix III of this Decree, accompanied by a copy of the employment decision or labor contract of the organization applying for the business registration certificate for the staff performing the service;

d) A copy of the professional practice license corresponding to the type of service performed by the staff;

đ) A declaration form of equipment serving the service operation according to Model No. 16 in Appendix III of this Decree (applicable to the services specified in point c to point 1, Clause 3, Article 1 of this Decree);

e) A safety analysis report according to Model No. 12 in Appendix V of this Decree (applicable to the services specified in point c to point l, Clause 3, Article 1 of this Decree);

g) A copy of the personal dose monitoring service contract for staff performing the service (applicable to the services specified in points c, d, đ, e, h, i, and k, Clause 3, Article 1 of this Decree);

h) A site-specific radiological emergency response plan (applicable to the services specified in points e and k, Clause 3, Article 1 of this Decree);

i) A training program and teaching materials (applicable to the services specified in Clause 3, Article 1 of this Decree);

k) A copy of the permit to conduct radiation work using radioactive material, radiation equipment for organizations that use radioactive material, radiation equipment above the exemption threshold, issued according to National Technical Regulation QCVN 5:2010/BKHCN in the service implementation process;

l) Other documents proving the facility and technical conditions meeting the requirements corresponding to the type of service as stipulated in this Decree.

3. Number of applications: 01 set.

4. Time Limit for Processing and Delivering Results

a) Within five working days from the date of receiving the application file, the agency receiving the file must check the completeness and validity of the file and notify in writing the fee for valid files or request in writing to amend and supplement incomplete or invalid files;

b) Within thirty days from the date of receiving complete and valid applications and fees, the competent authority shall organize the review of the application and issue the business registration certificate for the service according to Model No. 04 in Appendix VI of this Decree;

c) In the event that a business registration certificate is not issued: The competent authority must provide a written response within the time limit specified in point b of this clause, stating the reasons.

Article 53. Procedure for Extending the Business Registration Certificate for Atomic Energy Application Support Services

1. An organization must request an extension of the Business Registration Certificate at least 45 days before the expiration date of the certificate. After this period, the organization must apply for a new Business Registration Certificate.

2. Implementation method

The organization shall submit the application dossier for extending the Business Registration Certificate in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 52 of this Decree.

3. Components of the Application File

a) A request form for extending the Business Registration Certificate according to Model No. 10 in Appendix IV of this Decree;

b) Supplementary declarations and updates if there are changes in staff performing services; Professional certificates corresponding to the type of service performed by the staff;

c) A copy of the Business Registration Certificate that has been issued and is about to expire;

d) Individual radiation dose measurement results of staff performing services (applicable in cases where individual dose usage is required);

4. Number of Application Files: 01 set.

5. Time Limit for Processing and Delivering Results

a) Within five working days from the date of receiving the application file, the agency receiving the file must check the completeness and validity of the file and notify in writing the fee for valid files or request in writing to amend and supplement incomplete or invalid files;

b) Within 30 days from the date of receiving complete valid applications and fees, the competent authority shall be responsible for reviewing the application dossier and extending the Business Registration Certificate according to Model No. 04 in Appendix VI of this Decree;

c) In case of refusal to extend the Business Registration Certificate: The competent authority must respond in writing within the time limit specified in point b of this clause, stating the reasons.

Article 54. Procedure for Amending the Business Registration Certificate

1. An organization must request an amendment to the Business Registration Certificate when there are changes in the information recorded in the Business Registration Certificate, including the name and address of the organization.

2. Implementation method

The organization shall submit the application dossier for amending the Business Registration Certificate in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 52 of this Decree.

3. Components of the Application File

a) A request form for amending the Business Registration Certificate according to Model No. 11 in Appendix IV of this Decree;

b) Original Business Registration Certificate to be amended;

c) Documents proving or confirming the amended information.

4. Number of Application Files: 01 set.

5. Time Limit for Processing and Delivering Results

a) Within five working days from the date of receiving the application file, the agency receiving the file must check the completeness and validity of the file and notify in writing the fee for valid files or request in writing to amend and supplement incomplete or invalid files;

b) Within five days from the date of receiving complete valid applications and fees, the competent authority shall be responsible for reviewing the application dossier and issuing the Business Registration Certificate according to Model No. 04 in Appendix VI of this Decree;

c) In case of refusal to amend the Business Registration Certificate: The competent authority must respond in writing within the time limit specified in point b of this clause, stating the reasons.

Article 55. Procedure for Reissuing the Business Registration Certificate

1. An organization must request reissuance of the Business Registration Certificate and Professional Certificate in case it is torn, damaged, or lost.

2. Implementation method

The organization shall submit the application dossier for reissuing the Business Registration Certificate in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 52 of this Decree.

3. Components of the Application File

a) A request form for reissuing the Business Registration Certificate according to Model No. 12 in Appendix IV of this Decree;

b) Original Business Registration Certificate (in case of reissuance due to tearing or damage).

4. Number of Application Files: 01 set.

5. Time Limit for Processing and Delivering Results

a) Within five working days from the date of receiving the application file, the agency receiving the file must check the completeness and validity of the file and notify in writing the fee for valid files or request in writing to amend and supplement incomplete or invalid files;

b) Within five working days from the date of receiving complete valid applications and fees, the competent authority shall be responsible for reviewing the application dossier and reissuing the Business Registration Certificate according to Model No. 04 in Appendix VI of this Decree;

c) In case of refusal to reissue the Business Registration Certificate: The competent authority must respond in writing within the time limit specified in point b of this clause, stating the reasons.

Article 56. Procedures for Issuing Professional Practice Certificates for Atomic Energy Application Support Services

1. Implementation Methods

Organizations and individuals submit applications for issuing Professional Practice Certificates for Atomic Energy Application Support Services in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 52 of this Decree.

2. Documents Required

a) An application form for issuing a Professional Practice Certificate in accordance with Form No. 13 of Appendix IV to this Decree;

b) Personal history in accordance with Form No. 17 of Appendix III to this Decree;

c) A copy of one of the following valid identification documents: Identity Card, Citizen Identification Card, or Passport;

d) Copies of relevant academic degrees, certificates, and certificates issued in accordance with this Decree that correspond to the type of service requested for the issuance of a Professional Practice Certificate;

đ) Documentation proving work experience appropriate to the type of service requested for the issuance of a Professional Practice Certificate. For individuals requesting a Professional Practice Certificate for radiation safety training services or specialized vocational training services, they must have a teaching or assistant teaching experience confirmation letter from training organizations;

e) Three passport-sized photographs measuring 3 cm x 4 cm if submitting the application in person or via postal mail; a digital file of a passport-sized photograph measuring 3 cm x 4 cm if submitting the application online (such as a citizen identification card, identity card, or passport photo);

3. Number of applications: 01 set.

4. Time Limit for Processing and Delivering Results

a) Within five working days from the date of receiving the application, the agency receiving the application must check the completeness and validity of the application and notify in writing the fees applicable to complete and valid applications or request corrections and supplements for incomplete or invalid applications;

b) Within ten days from the date of receiving complete and valid applications and fees, the competent authority is responsible for reviewing the application and issuing the Professional Practice Certificate for support services in accordance with Form No. 05 of Appendix VI of this Decree;

c) In cases where the issuance of a Professional Practice Certificate for support services is not approved: The competent authority must respond in writing within the time limit specified in point b of this clause and provide specific reasons;

Article 57. Procedures for Reissuing Professional Practice Certificates

1. Implementation Methods

Organizations and individuals submit applications for reissuing Professional Practice Certificates for Atomic Energy Application Support Services in accordance with Clause 1 of Article 52 of this Decree.

2. Documents Required

a) An application form for reissuing a Professional Practice Certificate in accordance with Form No. 14 of Appendix IV promulgated together with this Decree;

b) Original Professional Practice Certificate (in cases where the reissue is due to damage or deterioration);

3. Number of applications: 01 set.

4. Time Limit for Processing and Delivering Results

a) Within five working days from the date of receiving the application file, the agency receiving the file must check the completeness and validity of the file and notify in writing the fee for valid files or request in writing to amend and supplement incomplete or invalid files;

b) Within five days from the date of receiving complete and valid applications and fees, the competent authority is responsible for reviewing the application and reissuing the Professional Practice Certificate for support services in accordance with Form No. 05 of Appendix VI of this Decree;

c) In cases where the issuance of a Professional Practice Certificate for support services is not approved: The competent authority must respond in writing within the time limit specified in point b of this clause and provide specific reasons;

Article 58. Competent Authority and Validity Period of Registration Certificates and Professional Practice Certificates

1. The Ministry of Science and Technology issues, reissues, extends, and modifies Registration Certificates and Professional Practice Certificates for Atomic Energy Application Support Services.

2. Validity period of Registration Certificates and Professional Practice Certificates for Atomic Energy Application Support Services:

a) Registration Certificate for radiation safety training services has no expiration date. Registration Certificates for other services have a validity period of five years;

b) Registration Certificates after modification and reissue have the same validity period as the original Registration Certificate;

c) Professional Practice Certificates for Atomic Energy Application Support Services have no expiration date.

Chapter IV

IMPLEMENTATION

Article 59. Responsibilities of Ministries and Equivalent Agencies

1. The Ministry of Science and Technology shall be responsible for guiding and organizing the management of radiation work and activities providing support services for the application of atomic energy; inspecting and supervising the implementation of responsibilities of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals as prescribed in this Decree throughout the country.

2. The Ministry of Health shall be responsible for detailing guidelines on training institutions, curricula, training contents, and certificates for medical physics training.

3. Ministries, equivalent agencies, and government agencies within their respective functions and authorities shall be responsible for coordinating with the Ministry of Science and Technology to organize guidance, supervision, and inspection of the implementation of provisions of this Decree in their respective sectors and fields under their assigned state management.

Article 60. Responsibilities of Provincial People's Committees

1. Organize propaganda, dissemination, and implementation of this Decree within their localities.

2. The specialized agency for science and technology under the provincial People's Committee shall be responsible for assisting the Chairman of the provincial People's Committee in performing the tasks prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article.

Article 61. Responsibilities of Organizations and Individuals Conducting Radiation Work and Activities Providing Support Services for the Application of Atomic Energy

1. Strictly and fully comply with the provisions of this Decree.

2. Adhere to the requirements of competent state agencies during the process of reviewing and issuing permits for conducting radiation work and registration certificates for activities providing support services for the application of atomic energy.

3. Adequately allocate human resources, equipment, and financial resources to ensure compliance with conditions for conducting radiation work and conditions for supporting activities applying atomic energy as stipulated in this Decree.

Chapter V

IMPLEMENTING PROVISIONS

Article 62. Effect of enforcement

This Decree takes effect from February 1, 2021.

2. Organizations and individuals who have been granted permits for conducting radiation work and registration certificates for activities providing support services for the application of atomic energy may continue their operations until the permits and certificates expire.

3. Organizations and individuals who have submitted applications but have not yet received permits for conducting radiation work, radiation worker certificates, registration certificates for support activities applying atomic energy, or certificates for practicing support services for the application of atomic energy as of the date this Decree takes effect must supplement their applications according to the provisions of this Decree.

4. Training conditions for medical physics for nuclear medicine facilities and radiotherapy facilities shall be applied from February 1, 2026.

5. In cases where technical regulations and standards referred to in this Decree are amended, supplemented, or replaced, they shall be implemented according to the provisions of the amended, supplemented, or replacing documents.

Article 63. Responsibility for enforcement

The Minister, Heads of Equivalent Ministries, Heads of Government Agencies, Chairmen of Provincial People's Committees, and related agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Decree./.