Nuclear Regulatory Commission Inspector General Act of 1986

Summary

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Inspector General Act of 1986 - Amends the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 to establish in the Nuclear Regulatory Commission the Office of Inspector General. Prescribes the oversight responsibilities of the Inspector General regarding Commission implementation of nuclear power safety regulations. Requires the Inspector General to appoint an Assistant Inspector General for Investigations and an Assistant Inspector General for Auditing with responsibility for supervising the performance of investigative and auditing activities, respectively. Requires the Inspector General to submit semiannual reports to the Commission (which in turn shall submit them to the Congress) summarizing the activities of the Office of Inspector General. Authorizes the Inspector General to investigate information received from Commission employees regarding violations, fraud, gross waste of funds, or a danger to the public safety. Prohibits any reprisal action taken against an employee for making a complaint or disclosing information to an Inspector General. Transfers the Office of Inspector and Auditor from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to the Office of Inspector General of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 May 1986

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