Nuclear Safeguards Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Nuclear Safeguards Act - Title I: Amendment to the Atomic Energy Act - Declares that it is the policy of Congress to reduce the risks to society from theft or diversion of special nuclear materials and the sabotage of production or utilization facilities. Title II: Amendments to the Energy Reorganization Act - Establishes, within the Atomic Energy Commission, an Office of Nuclear Materials and Facilities Safety. Asserts that the Director of such Office, and of all other Offices created by this Act, shall be appointed: (1) by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; (2) from among individuals who have distinguished themselves in the appropriate field; and (3) without regard to political affiliation. Substitutes such Office for the former Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. Charges the Director of the Office with licensing and regulation associated with the safety of processing, transporting and handling of nuclear materials. Creates, within the Commission, an Office of Nuclear Materials and Facilities Safeguards, to be headed by a Director. Substitutes such Office for the former Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards. Charges the Director of the Of…