Regional Nuclear Safety Directorate-III (RNSD-III), is responsible for controlling; regulating and enforcing nuclear safety and radiation protection measures in Region-III (Sindh and Balochistan). The main responsibilities of RNSD-III are:

        a. Routine or un-planned or reactive inspections. KANUPP in addition to reviews of design modifications, event reports,             technical specifications etc.

        b. Oral and operating examinations of KANUPP personnel and issuance of operating personnel licences.

        c. Inspection, enforcement and licensing of all radiation facilities (other than NPP) such as industries using radioactive            sources/radiation generators for gauging, radiography, material analysis, etc. nuclear medical centers (using radionuclides for diagnostic/ treatment and radiotherapy) and hospitals (using X-ray machines for diagnostic purposes).

        d. Provide public brochures, warning signs and other literature to create awareness of radiation protection in general public and radiation workers and conduct training courses for licensee radiation workers and management.

        e. Establish an Emergency Control Center and conduct Emergency drills at radiation facilities and Nuclear Power Plants on regular basis.

        f. Maintain an up to date inventory of SRS and X-ray generator in Sindh and Balochistan.

        g. Verify shielding calculations for radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and diagnostic X-ray facilities.

        h. Issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOC) for import/export of radioactive sources and other radiation generation equipment for medical and industrial purposes.

        i. Perform radiometric analysis of edible and non-edible items and issue radiation free certificates for import and export.