S 2724 · 93th Congress · Energy

Radiation Protection Act

Introduced 1973-11-19· Sponsored by Sen. Schweiker, Richard S. [R-PA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Joint Committee on Atomic Energy.(1973-11-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Radiation Protection Act - Establishes the Federal Radiation Protection Agency in the executive branch of the Government. Provides for the appointment of an Administrator and a Deputy Administrator by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Transfers to such Agency specified functions of the Atomic Energy Commission, the Secretary of Labor, the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Sets forth administrative procedures with respect to the transfer of such functions to the Agency. Provides that the Administrator shall establish by rules and regulations: (1) minimum national radiation exposure standards for occupational and non-occupational exposures; (2) minimum national requirements for education, training and experience for persons utilizing radiation sources, and such requirements may include provisions for certification or licensing, or both; and (3) minimum national standards controlling the use, possession, ownership, manufacture, storage, handling, import or export, or transfer of all radiation sources. Authorizes the Administrator to: (1) make studies and conduct research into radiati…

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