Kyrgyzstan President Signs Law to Strengthen Radiation Safety

President Sadyr Japarov signed amendments to the Kyrgyz Republic's Law "On Radiation Safety of the Population of the Kyrgyz Republic," The Caspian Post reports citing Kyrgyz media.

Now the authorities will be able to better control the use, storage and transportation of radioactive substances and waste. The law clarifies the responsibilities of state bodies on prevention and elimination of radiation accidents, as well as on informing the population about the radiation situation.

Radiological control will be strengthened at state borders, and the internal affairs and emergency response agencies will receive new powers to protect people in the event of accidents.

The law will come into force ten days after its official publication.