2018 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 104 - Nuclear Safety Research, Development, and Demonstration
Sec. 9705 - Federal Nuclear Operations Corps' study
| 42 U.S.C. § 9705 (2018) |
| §9705. Federal Nuclear Operations Corps' study |
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(a) Cooperation and coordination requirements; purpose
The Secretary, in cooperation with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, shall initiate a study as to the sufficiency of efforts in the United States to provide specially trained professionals to operate the controls of nuclear powerplants and other facilities in the back-end of the nuclear fuel cycle. In carrying out the study, the Secretary shall coordinate his activities with the ongoing programs of the utility industry and other Federal governmental agencies for obtaining high standards of operator performance. (b) Assessments(1) In conducting the study the Secretary shall assess the desirability and feasibility of creating a Federal Corps of such professionals to inspect and supervise such operations. (2) The assessment shall consider the establishment of an academy to train Corps professionals in all aspects of nuclear technology, nuclear operations, nuclear regulatory and related law, and health science. (3) The assessment shall include the appropriate organizational approach for the establishment of a Federal Corps within the executive branch. (c) Report to CongressThe Secretary shall complete the study within one year after December 22, 1980, and shall submit a report along with his recommendations to the Congress. |
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(Pub. L. 96–567, §6, Dec. 22, 1980, 94 Stat. 3332.) |
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TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS
For transfer of certain functions from Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Chairman thereof, see Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1980, 45 F.R. 40561, 94 Stat. 3585, set out as a note under section 5841 of this title. |
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| Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE CHAPTER 104 - NUCLEAR SAFETY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION Sec. 9705 - Federal Nuclear Operations Corps' study |
| section 9705 |
| 2018 |
| January 14, 2019 |
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| 94 Stat. 3332, 3585 |
| Public Law 96-567 |
