Explanation on Submitting the 'Ecological and Environmental Code of the People's Republic of China (Draft)' for Deliberation by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress

In March 2026, China's National People's Congress Standing Committee deliberated on the 'Ecological and Environmental Code of the People's Republic of China (Draft),' which introduces a dedicated chapter on radioactive pollution prevention and control. The draft's provisions directly impact the nuclear energy sector, including establishing a radioactive pollution prevention system for fusion applications, improving the environmental impact assessment system for nuclear facilities, and implementing tiered classification management for radioactive isotopes. Simultaneously, the draft clarifies qualification requirements for monitoring agencies and aligns with existing laws such as the 'Atomic Energy Law' and 'Nuclear Safety Law' to enhance the radioactive waste management system. This initiative aims to comprehensively strengthen ecological and environmental oversight in the nuclear energy field and is expected to have significant and far-reaching implications for the compliance operations of the nuclear power industry.