The administrative authority of atomic energy is the Atomic Energy Council directly under the Executive Yuan, the organization of which shall be determined by law.

For the purpose of promoting research and development of nuclear science and technology, exploiting nuclear energy resources and expanding nuclear applications to agriculture, industry and medicine, the Atomic Energy Council may establish research organizations.

For the purpose of promoting peaceful uses of atomic energy, the Atomic Energy Council may request an executive order of Executive Yuan urging relevant ministries or councils to establish atomic energy undertakings.
Prior approval by the Atomic Energy Council is required for any private person to establish any research organ or business in atomic energy.

The Atomic Energy Council may represent the Government to engage in relevant international cooperation affairs.