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that this would

management of the

be

beneficial

plant. The

to the

terms of

safe operation and

reference and other

operational details would have to be worked out by the relevant

authorities.

38.

(4) An Independent Inspectorate to Inspect Nuclear

Power Plants

: The National Nuclear Safety Administration (NNSA) of China is responsible for safety inspection and enforcement.

The Safety Management of Nuclear Installations Regulations

provide that the NNSA and its regional offices send out resident

inspectors to inspect and enforce nuclear safety regulations in

respect of the construction and operation of nuclear

installations.

39.

We learned from the Chinese authorities that the NNSA

had decided to set up inspection offices at Daya Bay and Qinshan. There are at present 8 inspectors who will inspect the

construction and other apsects of the plants.

40.

These inspectors are independent and are not attached

to the management department of the nuclear plants. This inspection system would be enforced throughout the life-span of the nuclear plants. The independence of the inspectorate is

based on the

the principle that NNSA exercises its powers according to a complete set of established monitoring procedures and works according to the rule of law and not according to the rule of

man.

Management of Nuclear Power Plant and Training of Staff

(Paragraph 5.2.5 of the Report)

41.

((1) Hong Kong Nuclear Investment Company's participation in the Management of the Plant

The

Guangdong