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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.