ERDA Authorization Act of 1978-Civilian Applications

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ERDA Authorization Act of 1978 -- Civilian Nuclear Energy Applications - Title I: For Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration, and Related Activities -- Authorizes appropriations to the Energy Research and Development Administration for fiscal year 1978 for magnetic fusion, fuel cycle research, liquid metal fast breeder reactor, nuclear research, light water reactor safety, high energy physics and other energy sciences, nuclear safety uranium enrichment, and related programs. Lists amounts authorized for plant and capital equipment on a project-by-project basis. Amends prior authorization acts to increase the amount authorized for specific projects. Rescinds the authorization for the molten salt breeder reactor project. Authorizes the Administration to undertake additional studies of international spent fuel storage capacity and of nuclear safeguards with respect to the Barnwell Nuclear Fuels plant in South Carolina and the Western New York Nuclear Service Center. Title II: Basis for Government Charge for Uranium Enrichment Services -- Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to stipulate that prices charged in Government contracts for the production or enrichment of special nuclear material shall not discourage development of domestic supply sources independent of the Energy Research and Development Administration. Prohibits the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration from offering such services for nuclear materials of foreign origin to the extent necessary to assure the maintenance of a viable domestic uranium industry. Title III: General Provisions -- Imposes restrictions and limitations upon the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act. Requires Congressional review of proposed modifications in programs authorized by this Act. Authorizes the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to perform construction design services for authorized construction projects. Title IV: Assistance Payments to the Los Alamos School Board and the County of Los Alamos -- Amends the Atomic Energy Community Act of 1955 to authorize the Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration to continue assistance payments to specified local governmental units in Los Alamos, New Mexico, beyond the deadline dates specified in such Act. Title V: Lawrence Livermore Laboratory Employee Grievance Procedure -- Prohibits the use of funds appropriated pursuant to this Act for contract or research services or other supplies by the Lawrence Livermore Laboratory unless each contract provides for the establishment of an impartial employee grievance procedure.

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• Conference report filed in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 October 1977

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 30 June 1977

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