A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to improve the safe operation of nuclear powerplants, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to order the suspension of operations at each licensed nuclear powerplant having a similar design to any nuclear powerplant from which there has been an abnormal release of radiation or other accident involving radioactive material caused by design or mechanical flaws and endangering public health and safety. States that such suspension order shall remain effective until the Commission determines that the flaw has been corrected or that termination of suspension is otherwise in the public interest. Makes the license revocation and civil penalty provisions of such Act applicable to failures to comply with such orders. Directs the Commission to designate inspection regions in areas in the United States in which are located operating nuclear powerplants, and requires the placement of qualified inspectors in each such powerplant on a 24 hour basis. Directs the Commission to establish emergency teams of qualified personnel which shall have legal authority to supervise all activities involving any abnormal release of radiation or other accident at a licensed nuclear powerplant. Directs such team to inform th…