Major elements of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978

Book · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:6823863

The 5 major elements of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 are summarized briefly. Title I establishes as U.S. policy the necessary actions to provide a reliable supply of nuclear fuel to countries which adhere to the non-proliferation policies. Some actions necessary to assure this fuel supply, i.e., a 12-month study to determine the need for additional U.S. enrichment capacity, are also detailed. Title II commits the U.S. to initiatives to strengthen the international safeguard systems. Procedures governing transfer of nuclear source material or fuel, transfer of subsequent spent fuel, and export licensing are set forth in Title III. Negotiations of further export controls are detailed in Title IV. Title V and VI deal with U.S. assistance to developing countries in meeting their energy needs and with the executive reporting procedure on efforts to prevent proliferation, respectively.

• OSTI ID: 6823863
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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