Regulation 1 Citation, commencement and interpretation

“the Act” means the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001;

F1“appropriate authority”—

1. (a)

   in relation to persons within England and Wales or Scotland, means the ONR;

2. (b)

   in relation to—

   1. (i)

      persons within Northern Ireland; or

   2. (ii)

      United Kingdom persons outside the United Kingdom,

   means the Secretary of State;

“enrichment equipment” means equipment which is–

1. (a)

   specifically designed or adapted for use in connection with the enrichment of uranium, or

2. (b)

   not so designed or adapted but likely to be of exceptional use in that connection;

“equipment” includes–

1. (a)

   a component of equipment, and

2. (b)

   buildings;

“information” does not include software;

F2“the ONR” means the Office for Nuclear Regulation;

“reckless” has the meaning given by regulation 2(2);

“specified activity” means any of the following activities:

1. (a)

   treating uranium to increase the proportion of the isotope 235 contained in the uranium;

2. (b)

   manufacturing enrichment equipment;

3. (c)

   adapting equipment which, following its adaptation, remains or becomes enrichment equipment;

4. (d)

   testing or evaluing the proper working of enrichment equipment.