Industry response to Three Mile Island
Journal Article
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· EPRI J.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5532232
Industry responded to government hearings on the Three Mile Island incident with a self-help approach aimed at increasing the reliability and safety of nuclear power plants. The response was viewed by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) as an affirmation of the utilities' lead responsibility and a commitment to the nuclear option. The utility industry recognizes the role of regulation in safety matters, but accepts a primary responsibility for the three levels of technical design, utility operations, and financial risk-bearing. The utilities have begun an internal review of their activities in order to identify areas for improvement. The Nuclear Safety Analysis Center (NSAC) at EPRI and the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) are two independent institutions formed to meet the first two areas of responsibility, while a mutual insurance arrangement will address the third.
- OSTI ID:
- 5532232
- Journal Information:
- EPRI J.; (United States), Journal Name: EPRI J.; (United States) Vol. 4:9; ISSN EPRJD
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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