Section 16
SEC. 16. There is hereby created the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission, hereinafter referred to as the Commission, which shall be under the supervision of the Board, with the following functions, powers, and duties: To establish or cause the establishment of laboratories for nuclear research and training; To conduct or cause the performance of research and development relating to: Nuclear processes and techniques; The theory of atomic energy; Processes, materials, and devices used in the production of atomic energy; The utilization of special nuclear material and radioactive material for commercial, industrial, medical, biological, agricultural, or other peaceful purposes; To issue rules and regulations for the protection of its personnel and the general public and undertake their enforcement; To approved and facilitate the procurement of radioactive material and instruments for use in nuclear laboratories; To issue licenses for the use of radioactive material; To study and evaluate project proposals on nuclear research from public and private sectors, and to recommend necessary technical, financial and other appropriate assistance thereto; To coordinate the work of research entities and government agencies and instrumentalities on nuclear science; To keep posted on nuclear research projects and activities financed or assisted under this Act; To represent the Philippines in conferences related to atomic energy and its application; To recommend deserving citizens for training, government and private grants and scholarships in the Philippines and abroad in nuclear science; and To render annual reports and such special reports as may be requested by the Board.