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23 records in 1983
Germany · German Bundestag · 18 November 1983
Germany · German Bundestag · 21 October 1983
Germany · German Bundestag · 12 August 1983
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1983
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should not export nuclear reactor components for the nuclear power station at Tarapur, India, unless India provides stronger nuclear nonproliferation guarantees. Specifies what guarantees should be included.
United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1983
Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should not export nuclear reactor components for the nuclear power station at Tarapur, India, unless India provides stronger nuclear nonproliferation guarantees. Specifies what guarantees should be included.
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1983
Civilian Nuclear Power Regulation Improvement and Safety Incentives Act of 1983 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to eliminate the ceiling on the aggregate liability for a single nuclear incident of persons indemnified. Requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), with respect to nuclear incidents, to incorporate provisions in indemnity agreements with licensees and contractors and to require provisions to be incorporated in insurance policies or contracts furnished as proof of financial protection which waive: (1) issues or defenses as to conduct of the claimant or fault of the persons indemnified; (2) issues or defenses as to charitable or governmental immunity; or (3) issues or defenses based upon any statute of limitations. Eliminates the requirement that a suit be filed within ten years after a nuclear incident in order for a waiver of a defense based upon a statute of limitations to be effective. (Under current law, the NRC may incorporate such waiver provisions and may require the incorporation of such provisions with respect to extraordinary nuclear occurrences.)
Germany · German Bundestag · 17 June 1983
European Union · European Commission · 16 June 1983
Germany · German Bundestag · 10 June 1983
United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1983
Civilian Nuclear Power Regulation Improvement and Safety Incentives Act of 1983 - Amends specified provisions of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (which incorporate the Anderson-Price Atomic Energy Damages Act) to eliminate the ceiling on the aggregate liability for a single nuclear incident of persons indemnified. Requires the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), with respect to nuclear incidents, to incorporate provisions in indemnity agreements with licensees and contractors and to require provisions to be incorporated in insurance policies or contracts furnished as proof of financial protection which waive: (1) issues or defenses as to conduct of the claimant or fault of the persons indemnified; (2) issues or defenses as to charitable or governmental immunity; or (3) issues or defenses based upon any statute of limitations. Eliminates the requirement that a suit be filed within ten years after a nuclear incident in order for a waiver of a defense based upon a statute of limitations to be effective. (Under current law, the NRC may incorporate such waiver provisions and may require the incorporation of such provisions with respect to extraordinary nuclear occurrences.)
Germany · German Bundestag · 20 May 1983
Germany · German Bundestag · 13 May 1983
United States · United States Congress · 28 April 1983
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for a business expense income tax deduction for additions to a reserve established for the cost incurred by a regulated public utility in decommissioning (retiring) a nuclear powerplant. Limits the deduction to the amount which the regulatory body having ratemaking jurisdiction over the utility permits as addition to a reserve and which is included in its cost of service for ratemaking purposes.
United States · United States Congress · 27 April 1983
Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1984 - Title I: National Security Programs - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Energy for FY 1984 for plant and capital equipment and operating expenses in carrying out national security programs concerning the military applications of nuclear energy in the following areas: (1) naval reactors development; (2) weapons activities; (3) verification and control technology; (4) materials production; (5) defense waste and byproducts management; (6) nuclear safeguards and security; and (7) security investigations. Title II: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program authorization or the costs exceed by more than $10,000,000 the amount authorized by this Act, or whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to, or requested of Congress, unless 30 calendar days have elapsed since the Secretary of the Energy has presented to all the appropriate congressional committees a full and complete statement of the action proposed. Allows the written waiver of such requirement where such waiver is approved in writing by each appropriate committee of Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if the maximum estimated cost of such project does not exceed $1,200,000. Sets forth procedures for approval of projects that exceed the 25 percent estimated cost provision, and exempts from such procedures any project which has an estimated cost of less than $5,000,000. Allows the transfer of funds from specified projects to other Government agencies for the performance of work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to perform construction design services for construction projects in support of national security programs as appropriated under this Act. Directs the Secretary tonotify the appropriate committees of Congress in writing of specific cost overruns. Authorizes funds for emergency construction design and pay increases. Prohibits the Secretary from implementing a requirement relating to public health and safety until 45 days after Congress receives notice or transmits to the Secretary written notice of no objection. States that executive order 12344, dated February 1, 1982, concerning the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program shall stay in force. Prohibits the disclosure of information classified under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to a nongovernmental party to an agency regulatory proceeding except as authorized by the agency head.
United States · United States Congress · 20 April 1983
Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1984 and 1985 - Title I: National Security Programs - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Energy for FY 1984 for plant and capital equipment and operating expenses in carrying out national security programs concerning the military applications of nuclear energy in the following areas: (1) naval reactors development; (2) weapons activities; (3) verification and control technology; (4) materials production; (5) defense waste and byproducts management; (6) nuclear safeguards and security; and (7) security investigations. Title II: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program authorization or the costs exceed by more than $10,000,000 the amount authorized by this Act, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to, or requested of Congress, unless 30 calendar days have elapsed since the Secretary of the Energy has presented to all the appropriate congressional committees a full and complete statement of the action proposed. Allows the written waiver of such requirement where such waiver is approved in writing by each appropriate committee of Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if the maximum estimated cost of such project does not exceed $1,200,000. Sets forth procedures for approval of projects that exceed the 25 percent estimated cost provision, and exempts from such procedures any project which has an estimated cost of less than $5,000,000. Allows the transfer of funds from specified projects to other Government agencies for the performance of work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to perform construction design services for construction projects in support of national security programs as appropriated under this Act. Directs the Secretary to notify the appropriate committees of Congress in writing of specific cost overruns. Authorizes funds for emergency construction design and pay increases. Title III: Authorization of Appropriations - Authorizes appropriations to DOE for FY 1985.
United States · United States Congress · 20 April 1983
Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1983 - Title I: National Security Programs - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to the Department of Energy for operating expenses incurred in carrying out national security programs, including scientific research and development, strategic and critical materials necessary for common defense, military applications of nuclear energy, and additional authorizations for specific projects. Authorizes appropriations for specified plant and capital equipment necessary for national security programs. Title II: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program authorization or the costs exceed by more than $10,000,000 the amount authorized by this Act, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to, or requested of Congress, unless 30 calendar days have elapsed since the Secretary of the Energy has presented to all the appropriate congressional committees a full and complete statement of the action proposed. Allows the written waiver of such requirement where such waiver is approved in writing by each appropriate committee of Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if the maximum estimated cost of such project does not exceed $1,000,000. Sets forth procedures for approval of projects that exceed the 25 percent estimated cost provision, and exempts from such procedures any project which has an estimated cost of less than $5,000,000. Allows the transfer of funds from specified projects to other Government agencies for the performance of work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to perform construction design services for construction projects in support of national security programs as appropriated under this Act. Directs the Secretary to notify the appropriate committees of Congress in writing of specific cost overruns. Authorizes funds for emergency construction design and pay increases.
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1983
Nuclear Power Plant Licensing Reform Act of 1983 - Title I: Siting and Licensing - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require that construction permits for the construction or modification of production or utilization facilities for nuclear material be initially granted after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has provided an opportunity for a public hearing and if the permit application is otherwise acceptable. Requires the NRC to issue an operating license to an applicant upon completion of the construction or modification (after the application has been updated, if appropriate) and upon a finding that the facility authorized will operate according to the application and NRC regulations. Directs the NRC to issue a combined construction permit and operating license for a thermal neutron power generation facility after an opportunity for a hearing has been provided and if there is no danger to the common defense and security and to public health and safety. Requires the NRC, prior to the start of operation of such facility, to publish notice of intended operation and to determine that the facility has been constructed and will operate according to the combined construction permit and operating license terms, the provisions of this Act, and NRC regulations. Requires a supplemental review of any issues not considered in the initial review of the facility before operation of the facility may begin. Provides that in determining whether to issue a permit or license, the NRC shall rely upon a certification of need for the facility and of the alternative sources of generating capacity if the certifying authority verifies that: (1) the certification is made by an organization authorized by law to do so; (2) the certifying authority has followed the proper procedures in making its determinations; (3) the certifying authority has considered alternative energy sources; and (4) there is an opportunity for judicial review by a State of the organization's compliance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Provides that the validity of such certification and verification shall be conclusive with respect to the issuance of any license or permit under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and shall not be subject to administrative or judicial review. Prohibits the NRC from modifying a final determination on an issue made in a permit or license proceeding unless the proponent of the request for such modification makes a substantial evidentiary showing that such modification is required in order to comply with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, other Federal law, or NRC regulations. Requires the NRC to grant a hearing upon the request of any affected person with respect to the granting, suspending, revoking, renewing, or amending of a site permit, a facility design approval, or a combined construction permit and operating license. Requires that notice be published in the Federal Register within 30 days after the docketing of any application for: (1) a construction permit or operating license for a utilization or production facility for industrial or medical therapy purposes; (2) a site permit or renewal of a site permit; (3) a facility design approval or renewal thereof; (4) a combined construction permit and operating license; or (5) an amendment to any of the above permits or licenses. Provides that the NRC shall publish notice twice in major newspapers having national circulation within 30 days after the docketing of any application for the approval of a facility design. Requires public notice when the NRC is considering granting such application. Requires that notice of operation be published in the Federal Register at least one year before the start of operation of any facility for which a combined construction permit and operating license has been issued as well as notice that the NRC will grant a hearing upon the request of any affected person. Limits the issues which may be considered at such a hearing to those not previously considered by the NRC at a proceeding on the facility involved, unless there is new information with respect to the facility's compliance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, other Federal law, or NRC regulations. Authorizes the NRC, if there are no significant hazards considerations, to issue and make immediately effective before a hearing is held and completed any amendment to: a combined construction permit and operating license, a construction permit, a design approval, or a site permit. Requires that notice of any such amendments issued or proposed to be issued be published periodically. Sets forth procedural requirements for NRC hybrid hearings on license or permit applications. Authorizes the NRC to issue, for a ten year term, a site permit for approval of a site for one or more production or utilization facilities prior to the filing of an application for a construction permit or a combined construction permit and operating license for such facilities. Permits a renewal of a site permit upon application by the holder. Directs the NRC to establish procedures permitting the approval of standardized facility designs for thermal neutron power generation facilities prior to the filing of an application for a construction permit or a combined construction permit and operating license for such facilities. Provides that no application filing or issuance fees shall be required for a design approval or an amendment or renewal of a design approval. Requires the NRC to issue a design approval if it is not inimical to the common defense and security or to the public health and safety. Allows a renewal of an approval upon application by the holder. Requires the NRC to approve amendments to a design approval if they comply with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and NRC regulations. Permits the inclusion of a request for a variance from one or more elements of a design approval in any application for a construction permit, an operating license, or a combined construction permit and operating license. Requires the NRC to grant such a variance if it complies with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and NRC regulations. Prohibits the NRC from modifying a final determination on an issue already considered and decided in a site permit or design approval proceeding unless the proponent of the request for such modification makes a substantial evidentiary showing that such modification is required to comply with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, other Federal law, or NRC regulations. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Defines the terms "substantial evidentiary showing", "thermal neutron power generation facility", and "standardized design" for purposes of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Requires the NRC to establish procedures and criteria to be used in determining whether to approve permit or license amendments or to modify final determinations on an issue already considered in a permit or license or in a design approval proceeding. Requires the NRC to prepare an environmental impact statement prior to the issuance of a full site permit. Provides that the issuance of a design approval shall not require any review pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Title III: Conforming Amendments - Sets forth conforming amendments. Title IV: Effective Date - Makes this Act effective upon the date of enactment.
United States · United States Congress · 12 April 1983
Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1984 - Title I: National Security Programs - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Energy for FY 1984 for plant and capital equipment and operating expenses in carrying out national security programs concerning the military applications of nuclear energy in the following areas: (1) naval reactors development; (2) weapons activities; (3) verification and control technology; (4) materials production; (5) defense waste and byproducts management; (6) nuclear safeguards and security; and (7) security investigations. Title II: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program authorization or the costs exceed by more than $10,000,000 the amount authorized by this Act, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to, or requested of, Congress, unless 30 calendar days have elapsed since the Secretary of Energy has presented to all the appropriate congressional committees a full and complete statement of the action proposed. Allows the written waiver of such requirement where such waiver is approved in writing by each appropriate committee of Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if the maximum estimated cost of such project does not exceed $1,200,000. Sets forth procedures for approval of projects that exceed the 25 percent estimated cost provision, and exempts from such procedures any project which has an estimated cost of less than $5,000,000. Allows the transfer of funds from specified projects to other Government agencies for the performance of work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to perform construction design services for construction projects in support of national security programs as appropriated under this Act. Directs the Secretary to notify the appropriate committees of Congress in writing of specific cost overruns. Authorizes funds for emergency construction design and pay increases.
Germany · German Bundestag · 24 March 1983
Auftrag und Zusammensetzung der Kommission, bisheriger Beratungsverlauf, Stand der Kommissionsarbeit, Weiterbehandlung unerledigter Kommissionsaufgaben, Empfehlung der Minderheit mit Begründung<br /> <br /> <strong>Beschlussempfehlung des federführenden Ausschusses: </strong>Übernahme der Nachfolgeanlagen von SNR 300 und THTR 300 in eigener Verantwortung der Wirtschaft, Berücksichtigung der Stellungnahmen der Enquete-Kommission bei der weiteren Kernenergie-Politik der Bundesregierung
United States · United States Congress · 23 March 1983
Nuclear Power Plant Licensing Reform Act of 1983 - Title I: Siting and Licensing - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require that construction permits for the construction or modification of production or utilization facilities for nuclear material be initially granted after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has provided an opportunity for a public hearing and if the permit application is otherwise acceptable. Requires the NRC to issue an operating license to an applicant upon completion of the construction or modification (after the application has been updated, if appropriate) and upon a finding that the facility authorized will operate according to the application and NRC regulations. Directs the NRC to issue a combined construction permit and operating license for a thermal neutron power generation facility after an opportunity for a hearing has been provided and if there is no danger to the common defense and security and to public health and safety. Requires the NRC, prior to the start of operation of such facility, to publish notice of intended operation and to determine that the facility has been constructed and will operate according to the combined construction permit and operating license terms, the provisions of this Act, and NRC regulations. Requires a supplemental review of any issues not considered in the initial review of the facility before operation of the facility may begin. Provides that in determining whether to issue a permit or license, the NRC shall rely upon a certification of need for the facility and of the alternative sources of generating capacity if the certifying authority verifies that: (1) the certification is made by an organization authorized by law to do so; (2) the certifying authority has followed the proper procedures in making its determinations; (3) the certifying authority has considered alternative energy sources; and (4) there is an opportunity for judicial review by a State of the organization's compliance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Provides that the validity of such certification and verification shall be conclusive with respect to the issuance of any license or permit under the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and shall not be subject to administrative or judicial review. Prohibits the NRC from modifying a final determination on an issue made in a permit or license proceeding unless the proponent of the request for such modification makes a substantial evidentiary showing that such modification is required in order to comply with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, other Federal law, or NRC regulations. Requires the NRC to grant a hearing upon the request of any affected person with respect to the granting, suspending, revoking, renewing, or amending of a site permit, a facility design approval, or a combined construction permit and operating license. Requires that notice be published in the Federal Register within 30 days after the docketing of any application for: (1) a construction permit or operating license for a utilization or production facility for industrial or medical therapy purposes; (2) a site permit or renewal of a site permit; (3) a facility design approval or renewal thereof; (4) a combined construction permit and operating license; or (5) an amendment to any of the above permits or licenses. Provides that the NRC shall publish notice twice in major newspapers having national circulation within 30 days after the docketing of any application for the approval of a facility design. Requires public notice when the NRC is considering granting such application. Requires that notice of operation be published in the Federal Register at least one year before the start of operation of any facility for which a combined construction permit and operating license has been issued as well as notice that the NRC will grant a hearing upon the request of any affected person. Limits the issues which may be considered at such a hearing to those not previously considered by the NRC at a proceeding on the facility involved, unless there is new information with respect to the facility's compliance with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, other Federal law, or NRC regulations. Authorizes the NRC to issue and make immediately effective, before a hearing is held and completed, any amendment to a combined construction permit and operating license, a construction permit, a design approval, or a site permit if such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration. Requires that notice of any such amendments issued or proposed to be issued be published periodically. Sets forth procedural requirements for NRC hybrid hearings on license or permit applications. Authorizes the NRC to issue, for a ten year term, a site permit for approval of a site for one or more production or utilization facilities prior to the filing of an application for a construction permit or a combined construction permit and operating license for such facilities. Permits a renewal of a site permit upon application by the holder. Directs the NRC to establish procedures permitting the approval of standardized facility designs for thermal neutron power generation facilities prior to the filing of an application for a construction permit or a combined construction permit and operating license for such facilities. Provides that no application filing or issuance fees shall be required for a design approval or an amendment or renewal of a design approval. Requires the NRC to issue a design approval if it is not inimical to the common defense and security or to the public health and safety. Allows a renewal of an approval upon application by the holder. Requires the NRC to approve amendments to a design approval if they comply with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and NRC regulations. Permits the inclusion of a request for a variance from one or more elements of a design approval in any application for a construction permit, an operating license, or a combined construction permit and operating license. Requires the NRC to grant such a variance if it complies with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and NRC regulations. Prohibits the NRC from modifying a final determination on an issue already considered and decided in a site permit or design approval proceeding unless the proponent of the request for such modification makes a substantial evidentiary showing that such modification is required to comply with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, other Federal law, or NRC regulations. Prohibits the NRC from modifying a final determination on an issue already considered and decided in a site permit or design approval proceeding unless the proponent of the request for such modification makes a substantial evidentiary showing that such modification is required to comply with the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, other Federal law, or NRC regulations. Title II: Miscellaneous Provisions - Defines the terms "substantial evidentiary showing", "thermal neutron power generation facility", and "standardized design" for purposes of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954. Requires the NRC to establish procedures and criteria to be used in determining whether to approve permit or license amendments or to modify final determinations on an issue already considered in a permit or license or in a design approval proceeding. Requires the NRC to prepare an environmental impact statement prior to the issuance of a full site permit. Provides that the issuance of a design approval shall not require any review pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Title III: Conforming Amendments - Sets forth conforming amendments. Title IV: Effective Date - Makes this Act effective upon the date of enactment.
United States · United States Congress · 3 March 1983
Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1983 - Title I: National Security Programs - Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 to the Department of Energy for operating expenses incurred in carrying out national security programs, including scientific research and development, strategic and critical materials necessary for common defense, military applications of nuclear energy, and additional authorizations for specific projects. Authorizes appropriations for specified plant and capital equipment necessary for national security programs. Title II: General Provisions - Prohibits the use of funds authorized under this Act where the costs of the program exceed 105 percent of the program authorization or the costs exceed by more than $10,000,000 the amount authorized by this Act, whichever is the lesser. Prohibits the use of funds authorized by this Act for programs which have not been presented to, or requested of Congress, unless 30 calendar days have elapsed since the Secretary of Energy has presented to all the appropriate congressional committees a full and complete statement of the action proposed. Allows the written waiver of such requirement where such waiver is approved in writing by each appropriate committee of Congress. Authorizes the Secretary to start any general plant project only if the maximum estimated cost of such project does not exceed $1,000,000. Sets forth procedures for approval of projects that exceed the 25 percent estimated cost provision, and exempts from such procedures any project which has an estimated cost of less than $5,000,000. Allows the transfer of funds from specified projects to other Government agencies for the performance of work for which the appropriation is made. Authorizes the Secretary to perform construction design services for construction projects in support of national security programs as appropriated under this Act. Directs the Secretary to notify the appropriate committees of Congress in writing of specific cost overruns. Authorizes funds for emergency construction design and pay increases.
United States · United States Congress · 6 January 1983
Nuclear Energy Reappraisal Act of 1983 - Prohibits the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from granting licenses or construction authorizations for nuclear powerplants pending the outcome of a comprehensive study by the Office of Technology Assessment. Continues such prohibition until Congress determines that safety and environmental hazards have been adequately studied and that nuclear powerplants are acceptable in comparison to other energy sources. Authorizes a resumption of licensing under limited conditions specified by Congress. Requires a five-year independent study of the nuclear fuel cycle by the Office of Technology Assessment. Empowers the Office to compel delivery of any information necessary for conducting such study. Directs all Government agencies to cooperate fully with the Office. Requires the preparation of a final report with recommendations at the end of five years and annual progress reports. Requires the following specific issues to be considered in the final report: (1) safety and environmental hazards, including an analysis of reported malfunctions; (2) genetic effects of low-level radiation; (3) economic implications of a commitment to nuclear powerplants; (4) storage of high-level radioactive wastes; (5) proliferation dangers; (6) economical and technical capabilities of utilities; and (7) licensing procedures of past regulatory agencies. Requires that existing nuclear powerplants operate at less than licensed core power level and be derated annually should Congress fail to determine that the licensing of nuclear powerplants may continue after conclusion of the study. Requires the Government, to the maximum extent possible, to spend funds for employment creation programs in areas where unemployment has been caused by the implementation of this Act. Authorizes appropriations for each of the five fiscal years following the enactment of this Act.
United States · United States Congress · 3 January 1983
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a refundable income tax credit for electric utility fuel surcharges incurred by a taxpayer in connection with a trade or business or for electricity used in such taxpayer's principal residence resulting from a shutdown of nuclear power generating facilities.