Atomic Energy Council
| 原子能委員會 Yuánzǐnéng Wěiyuánhuì |
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| Formed | 16 May 1955 |
| Jurisdiction | Republic of China (Taiwan) |
| Headquarters | Yonghe, New Taipei |
| Employees | 1,160 |
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| Parent agency | Executive Yuan |
| Website | www.aec.gov.tw |
Coordinates: 25°0′11.37″N 121°31′35.51″E / 25.0031583°N 121.5265306°E
The Atomic Energy Council (AEC; Chinese: 原子能委員會; pinyin: Yuánzǐnéng Wěiyuánhuì) is an independent government agency of the Executive Yuan of the Republic of China (Taiwan) which is responsible for atomic safety, development and regulations. It also conducts research and development into atomic technologies.
The agency was created in 1955 by the Executive Yuan. Since then, it has assisted industry in developing nuclear power for commercial use and allowed universities to conduct research into atomic energy.
The agency is still primarily responsible for the supervision of nuclear power plants, nuclear facilities, and radiation workplaces. It also strictly implement the laws for nuclear safety control, radiation protection, environmental detection, and proper administration of radioactive waste management to ensure the safety of nuclear applications, general public and investigate applications for atomic energy.
The agency is organized into the following areas.
The council is accessible within walking distance South West from Gongguan Station of the Taipei Metro.
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