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Nuclear legislation

Book ·
OSTI ID:5370073

Many countries have adopted a special liability and insurance system for operators of nuclear installations to cover damage caused by a nuclear incident. This book describes the relevant international conventions and studies the national legislation of 33 countries. The national studies describe the nature of the liability, the types of nuclear damage covered, and the conditions for taking out financial security and for compensating victims.

OSTI ID:
5370073
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English