Regulation of nuclear power reactors and related facilities
Journal Article
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· Nucl. Safety, v. 15, no. 1, pp. 1-13
OSTI ID:4331911
The U. S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) has the responsibility to protect the health and safety of the public by assuring that an owner/operator designs, builds, and operates, and maintains the integrity of a nuclear facility over its lifetime in accordance with the criteria, codes, standards, and regulatory judgments directed toward that end. The philosophy and means for protecting the public health are discussed. The relevant AEC rules and regulations, as well as the details of the licensing process and the AEC inspection program, are summarized. 19 references. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-020398
- OSTI ID:
- 4331911
- Journal Information:
- Nucl. Safety, v. 15, no. 1, pp. 1-13, Journal Name: Nucl. Safety, v. 15, no. 1, pp. 1-13; ISSN NUSAA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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