HR 2047 · 100th Congress · Energy
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Agency Act
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOD.(1988-03-04)
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Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Agency Act - Establishes in the executive branch the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Agency (the Agency), headed by an Administrator. Requires the Administrator to issue standards providing for the protection of the health and safety of the public from radioactive emissions resulting from activities carried out at nuclear facilities of the Department of Energy (DOE). Grants the Administrator necessary powers to issue such standards, including the authority to inspect current DOE nuclear facilities and to issue subpoenas commanding the testimony of witnesses and the production of evidence. Authorizes the appropriate district court to enforce such subpoena power. Authorizes the Administrator to suspend operations at any DOE nuclear facility if the health and safety of the public are not reasonably protected. Authorizes the Administrator to order construction of a new DOE nuclear facility suspended if such construction is not being carried out in accordance with applicable standards issued under this Act. Directs the Administrator to notify the Secretary of Energy of any suspensions of construction or operation of a DOE nuclear facility. Directs the…
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