HR 13257 · 95th Congress · Energy

Nuclear Financial Liability Act

Introduced 1978-06-22· Sponsored by Rep. Ryan, Leo J. [D-CA-11]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1978-06-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Nuclear Financial Liability Act - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to require that after July 1, 1980, no construction permit operating license or continuation authorization for a nuclear power reactor, may be granted by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission unless the Commission has been assured that the applicant or holder of such permit, license, or authorization has obtained financial protection sufficient to cover any public liability claims which may result from such nuclear power reactor or its operation.…

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