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1.Used Fuel Secure at Nuclear Power Plants, Could Not Be Used to Make a 'Dirty Bomb'
This fact sheet details how it is virtually impossible for terrorists to access a nuclear power plant’s used fuel and explains that the possibility of utilizing used nuclear fuel for a “dirty bomb” is fraught with practical and logistical obstacles that would render such a scenario essentially impossible.
June 8, 2009
2.Personnel Training
This fact sheet describes the nuclear energy industry’s comprehensive system of personnel training and qualification, led by the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations.
June 8, 2009
3.Price-Anderson Act Provides Effective Liability Insurance at No Cost to the Public
This fact sheet outlines the more than $10 billion in liability insurance protection the nuclear power industry maintains for use in the event of a reactor incident.
September 14, 2009
4.Disposal of Commercial Low-Level Radioactive Waste
This fact sheet describes the various types of commercial low-level radioactive waste and the regulatory requirements for their disposal.
September 1, 2009
5.Nuclear Energy and the Environment
Nuclear energy is the only large-scale, clean-air technology that can be expanded widely to produce large amounts of electricity.
September 23, 2009
6.The Facts About DOE Loan Guarantees
Loan guaratees through the U.S. Department of Energy are available for a diverse portfolio of 10 technologies—including nuclear energy—that will reduce, sequester or avoid greenhouse gas emissions. A disciplined process identifies creditworthy projects for government-backed loans, which contribute to lower project costs and lower electricity prices for consumers.
September 29, 2009
7.Policies that Support New Nuclear Power Plant Development
This fact sheet outlines the various policies that support new nuclear power plant development, including the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Loan Guarantee Program.
October 29, 2009
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October 22, 2009
10.New Nuclear Plants Create Opportunities to Expand US Manufacturing, Create Jobs
This fact sheet details the infrastructure challenges that the nuclear industry faces as it prepares to build new nuclear plants. It also outlines an NEI study that provides recommendations to minimize the potential constraints on new-plant construction.
October 22, 2009