Explanatory Notes

Energy Act 2013

2013 CHAPTER 32

18 December 2013

Summary and Background

Part 3: Nuclear Regulation

Chapter 4: Functions of the ONR

42.The provisions in this Chapter confer on the ONR a variety of powers and duties. These functions reflect a number of the roles which the ONR is to perform. Its primary role is to regulate the nuclear industry in the areas set out in its five purposes.