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	The NLA set up a panel of 15 members to vet the bill before sending it back to the lawmakers for the second and third readings.</div>
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	Science Minister Pichet Durongkaveroj told the NLA that the 1961 Atoms for Peace Act had become outdated and was not the best way to ensure safety for the people so should be replaced by the new nuclear draft legislation.</div>
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	Pichet said the bill would protect the people and environment against dangers from the use of nuclear power in line with international standards.</div>
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	The new legislation stipulates the formation of a committee, chaired by the prime minister, in charge of supervising the use of nuclear power as well as radiating devices and radioactive materials.</div>
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	The bill would not cover foreign vehicles and foreign military and law enforcement apparatus.</div>

New nuclear legislation passes first reading in National Legislative Assembly

THE NATIONAL Legislative Assembly yesterday approved a bill that seeks to replace the outdated nuclear act. The bill proposed by the Science Ministry was approved with 189 votes. Two NLA members abstained.