Nuclear Safety, Research, Demonstration, and Development Act of 1980

Summary

Nuclear Safety Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1980 - Directs the Secretary of Energy to establish a research, development, and demonstration program for instituting practical improvements in the safety of nuclear powerplants during the next five years. Sets forth the goals of such program, including: (1) the development of cost-effective improvements in the generic design and operation of nuclear powerplants; (2) the identification of aptitude, training, and manning levels which are necessary to assure reliable operator performance; and (3) the analysis of nuclear powerplant fuels, components, and subsystems which offer significant improvements in plant safety. Directs the Secretary to coordinate such activities with those of other Government agencies, foreign governments, and industry. Requires the Secretary to: (1) make recommendations to minimize the complexity of nuclear powerplant systems and operations; (2) use federally owned research facilities and personnel, to the extent feasible; and (3) fully disseminate information concerning projects and activities conducted under this Act. Directs the Secretary to prepare an annual comprehensive program management plan for the conduct of such activities.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 23 December 1980

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• Senate agreed to House amendment with amendment

  summary · EN · 12 December 1980

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• House agreed to Senate amendment with amendment

  summary · EN · 4 December 1980

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 26 September 1980

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 25 August 1980

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 21 August 1980

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 30 July 1980

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