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SEC. 36. Policy.-Consistent with the environmental protection policies, the national government, through the Energy Development Board, shall undertake an energy development program encouraging therein the utilization of invariant sources such as solar, wind and tidal energy.
SEC. 37. Measures for Energy Development.-Measures for energy development program may include, but shall not be limited to, the following: a) setting up to pilot plants utilizing invariant sources of energy; b) training of technical personnel for purposes of energy development; and c) conducting researches aimed at developing technology for energy development.
SEC. 38. Safety Measures on Energy Development.-Rules and regulations shall be promulgated to prevent or mitigate the adverse effects of energy development on the environment. For this purpose, all nuclear powered plants exploring and utilizing geothermal energy, whether owned or controlled by private or government entities shall: a) observe internationally accepted standards of safety; and b) provide safety devices to ensure the health and welfare of their personnel as well as the surrounding community.
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