Circular No. 16/2013/TT-BKHCN Issuing "National Technical Regulation on the Network for Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Early Warning"

Circular No. 16/2013/TT-BKHCN issues the National Technical Regulation on the Network for Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Early Warning, applicable to relevant organizations. This Circular takes effect 180 days from the date of issuance.

Document No.16/2013/TT-BKHCN
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Science and Technology
Signed byLê Đình Tiến — Thứ trưởng
Updated25/06/2026
SectorScience and Technology
FieldRadiation and Nuclear SafetyAtomic Energy
Issued date30/07/2013
Effective date26/01/2014
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 16/2013/TT-BKHCN issues the National Technical Regulation on the Network for Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Early Warning, applicable to relevant organizations. This Circular takes effect 180 days from the date of issuance.

Scope of application

Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute, Heads of Units under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Directors of Provincial Departments of Science and Technology under the Central Government, and relevant organizations and individuals.

Key points

  • Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute → issues the National Technical Regulation on the Network for Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Early Warning
  • Heads of Units under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Directors of Provincial Departments of Science and Technology under the Central Government → are responsible for implementing this Circular
  • Relevant organizations and individuals → must comply with the National Technical Regulation on the Network for Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Early Warning

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive: Ensuring environmental safety, preventing risks from radiation
  • Negative: May be financially costly for implementing organizations

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who does this National Technical Regulation apply to?

The National Technical Regulation on the Network for Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Early Warning applies to the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute, Heads of Units under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Directors of Provincial Departments of Science and Technology under the Central Government, and relevant organizations and individuals.

When does this Technical Regulation take effect?

This Circular takes effect 180 days from the date of issuance.

What does the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute do according to this Circular?

The Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute issues the National Technical Regulation on the Network for Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Early Warning.

What must relevant organizations and individuals implement?

Relevant organizations and individuals must implement the National Technical Regulation on the Network for Environmental Radiation Monitoring and Early Warning.

What is the implementation period for this Circular?

This Circular takes effect 180 days from the date of issuance.

Full text

MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 16/2013/TT-BKHCN
Hanoi, July 30, 2013

CIRCULAR

BIssuing "Article 24technical regulation on the radiation monitoring network and national environmental radiation warning system

_________________

Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;

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

Based on Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions

Pursuant to Decree No. 07/2010/NĐ-CP dated January 25, 2010 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Atomic Energy Law;

Pursuant to Decree No. 70/2010/ND-CP dated June 22, 2010 of the Government detailing and guiding the implementation of certain provisions of the Atomic Energy Law regarding nuclear power plants;

Pursuant to Decree No. 20/2013/NĐ-CP dated February 26, 2013 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Science and Technology;

Pursuant to Decision No. 16/2007/QĐ-TTg dated January 29, 2007 of the Prime Minister approving the overall planning for the national resource and environment monitoring network until 2020;

Pursuant to Decision No. 1636/QĐ-TTg dated August 31, 2010 of the Prime Minister approving the planning for the national environmental radiation monitoring and warning network until 2020;

Considering the proposal of the Director of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute;

The Minister of Science and Technology issues this Circular on the National Technical Regulation on the Radiation Monitoring Network and National Environmental Radiation Warning System.

Article 1. This Circular promulgates the National Technical Regulation on the Radiation Monitoring Network and National Environmental Radiation Warning System.

Article 2. This Circular shall take effect 180 days from the date of issuance.

Article 3. The Director of the Vietnam Atomic Energy Institute, Heads of units under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Directors of Provincial and Central City Science and Technology Departments, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular.

In the course of implementation, if there are any difficulties, agencies, organizations, and individuals shall promptly report to the Ministry of Science and Technology for study and amendment./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER

Le Dinh Tien

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