Abstract
This is a paper written to provide a broad general view of the United States Atomic Energy Commission's controls for nuclear criticality safety within its own facilities. Included also is a brief' discussion of the USAEC's methods of obtaining assurance that the controls are being applied. The body of the document contains three sections. The first two describe the functions of the USAEC; the third deals with the contractors. The provisions of the Atomic Energy Act applicable to health and safety are discussed in relation to nuclear criticality safety. The use of United States Atomic Energy Commission manual chapters and Federal regulations is described. The functions of the USAEC Headquarters' offices and the operations offices are briefly outlined. Comments regarding the USAEC's inspection, auditing and appraisal programmes are included. Also briefly mentioned are the basic qualifications which must be met to become a contractor to possess and process or use fissionable materials. On the plant, factory or facility level the duties and responsibilities of industrial management are briefly outlined. The fundamental standards and their origin, together with the principal documents and guides are mentioned. The chief methods of control used by contractors operating large USAEC facilities and plants are described
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McCluggage, W. C.
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- Division of Operational Safety, United States Atomic Energy Commission Washington, DC (United States)
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McCluggage, W. C.
USAEC Controls for Nuclear Criticality Safety.
IAEA: N. p.,
1966.
Web.
McCluggage, W. C.
USAEC Controls for Nuclear Criticality Safety.
IAEA.
McCluggage, W. C.
1966.
"USAEC Controls for Nuclear Criticality Safety."
IAEA.
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title = {USAEC Controls for Nuclear Criticality Safety}
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