The Authority shall before authorizing the construction of a nuclear installation review and assess
(a) the competence and capability of the applicant to meet relevant permit or authorization requirements;
(b) the site evaluation report prepared under section 37 to confirm its acceptability and related information needed for the design of the proposed facility;
(c) the potential environmental impact of the proposed facility;
(d) the basic design of the proposed facility, to confirm that it can meet relevant safety, security and physical protection requirements;
(e) the quality assurance organization and programme of the applicant or operator and vendors;
(f) research results and development plans related to demonstration of the acceptability of the design; and
(g) arrangements for the management of radioactive waste and decommissioning.