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1.Top Ten Reasons Nuclear Power Is Vital to America’s Energy Policy
There are many reasons why many members of Congress on both sides of the aisle and a majority of Americans support nuclear energy. Some of these—such as clean-air, carbon-free, reliable, affordable—are highlighted in this document.
May 22, 2006
2.Nuclear Plant Security After Sept. 11: Quotes from Experts
Nuclear power plants are the most secure industrial facilities in the nation. The industry incorporates physical security measures, plant surveillance and access systems and cyber security, and coordinates with federal, state and local law enforcement and intelligence authorities to keep nuclear plants safe and secure.
May 18, 2007
3.Nuclear Plants’ Structural Strength, Emergency Plans Perform Well Through Hurricane Katrina
This fact sheet details how the design and structural strength of nuclear power plants in the path of Hurricane Katrina helped them bear the effects of the storm without sustaining serious damage.
September 1, 2005
4.Key Steps in Building a New Reactor (with time line graphic)
One-page fact sheet with graphic illustrating the process and approximate time line for licensing and building a new reactor.
January 13, 2009
5.Emergency Preparedness Near Nuclear Power Plants
This fact sheet explains how energy companies develop and exercise emergency response plans to protect public health and safety near nuclear power plants.
January 30, 2009
6.Licensing New Nuclear Power Plants
This fact sheet describes the new reactor licensing process that was put into place by the the NRC in 10 CFR Part 52 that was strengthened and affirmed by Congress as part of the 1992 Energy Policy Act. Also covered are incentives included in the 2005 Energy Policy Act designed to spur the construction of new nuclear power plants.
January 30, 2009
7.Nuclear Industry's Comprehensive Approach Develops Skilled Work Force for the Future
This fact sheet describes the comprehensive program the nuclear energy industry has undertaken to recruit, train and educate new workers. It notes that the industry expects a significant number of experienced workers to retire over the next five years.
January 30, 2009
8.Safety Is the Nuclear Energy Industry's Highest Priority
This fact sheet details the nuclear energy industry's safety standards and operating practices, as well as performance and the "defense-in-depth" philosophy.
January 30, 2009
9.Radiation Safety at Nuclear Power Plants: Studies Look at Public, Workers
This fact sheet covers efforts by the NRC and the industry to protect the safety workers at nuclear power plants as well as the public that lives in the vicinity of the plants.
June 5, 2009
10.Radiation Standards and Organizations Provide Safety for Public and Workers
This fact sheet details the research of radiation exposure and safety, as well as the organizations responsible for radiation protection regulations.
June 15, 2009
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