Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, declaration of policy. Through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and. The atomic energy act of 1954, as amended aea, provides the department of energy doe unique authority to perform a broad range of activities related to nuclear weapons. Atomic energy authority act 1954 account 20042005 2 foreword these accounts comply with the provisions of section 43 of the atomic energy authority act 1954 and directions issued by hm treasury. Atomic energy and radiation protection act 5 of 2005. An act to amend the atomic energy act of 1954, as amended, to authorize the commission to issue temporary operating licenses for nuclear power reactors under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. How is restricted data atomic energy act of 1954 abbreviated. The significance of the atomic bomb for military purposes is evident. Government concerns included radiation hazards and the disposal of radioactive waste.
Atomic energy authority act 1954 account 20042005 hc 389. These guidelines set forth policies that doe intends to apply when making casebycase determinations on applications for payments in lieu of taxes pilt under section 168 of the atomic energy act of 1954 42 u. Eisenhower, acknowledging the united states no longer holds a monopoly on nuclear power, signs the atomic energy act of 1954. Atomic energy and radiation protection act 5 of 2005 gg 3429 section 44 of the act, which deals with the administration of the act, brought into force on 16 may 2005 by gn 502005 gg 3429.
Classification under the atomic energy act introduction the atomic energy act of 1946 was the first and, other than its successor, the atomic energy act of 1954, to date the only u. This act was passed to monitor the commercial and national defense uses of atomic energy. In order for a country to enter into such an agreement with the united states, that country must commit to a set of nine nonproliferation criteria. Energy reorganization act of 1974, as amended 229 4. The energy reorganization act of 1974 redirected federal energy efforts. An act for the development and control of atomic energy. An act to provide for the setting up of an atomic energy authority for the united kingdom, to make provision as to their powers, duties, rights and liabilities, to amend, consequentially on the establishment of and otherwise in connection with that authority, the atomic energy act, 1946, the radioactive substances act, 1948, and certain other. Was passed so the government could monitor the commercial and national defense uses of atomic energy. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. The atomic energy act aea established the atomic energy commission aec to promote the utilization of atomic energy for peaceful purposes to the maximum extent consistent with the common defense and security and with the health and safety of the public. It was originally enacted as the atomic energy act of 1946, act aug. Payments in lieu of taxes under the atomic energy act of. An act for the development and control of atomic energy page. All civilian use of nuclear materials must be licensed by the nuclear regulatory commission the nrc has the authority to make new rules and regulations in order to protect health and safety and minimize danger to life and property president truman civilian use premise the.
Records of the atomic energy commission aec national. In the atomic energy act of 1954 the term special nuclear material has been substituted for that of fissionable material, although the definitions are substantially the same. The act establishes a general regulatory structure for construction and use of nuclear power. Atomic energy act legal definition merriamwebster law. The atomic energy act 1953 was amended by section 3 only of the administrative changes consequential provisions act 1976, subsection 27 of which provides as follows. The atomic energy act of 1946 for the development and control of atomic energy research and experimentation in the field of nuclear fission have attained the stage at which the release of atomic energy on a large scale is practical. Atomic energy act of 1946 public law 585 79th congress chapter 724 2d session s. The atomic energy act of 1946 was renamed the atomic energy. The new act also permitted private industries to build nuclear reactors for the generation of electricity.
An act to provide for the setting up of an atomic energy authority for the united kingdom, to make provision as to their powers, duties, rights and liabilities, to amend, consequentially on the establishment of and otherwise in connection with that authority, the atomic energy act, 1946, the radioactive substances act, 1948, and certain other enactments, and for purposes connected with the. The act establishes a general regulatory structure for construction and use of nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons facilities. The atomic energy act of 1954, which is classified principally to this chapter, is act aug. The atomic energy act of 1954, as amended public law 83703 68 stat. Sections that were enacted as part of the 1954 general amendment are shown herein as having been added to act. The atomic energy act of 1946 arms control, deterrence. Atomic energy act of 1954 was an amendment to the atomic energy act of 1946. The secretary of energy shall not participate in or otherwise support any study or other project relating to a modification in the scope of the regulations enforceable by civil penalties under section 234a or 234c of the atomic energy act of 1954 42 u. Be it enacted by parliament in the thirteenth year of the republic of india as follows. There was no conforming amendment made to add a new item for this section to the table of sections. Atomic energy act aea of 1954 establishes the conditions and outlines the process for major nuclear cooperation between the united states and other countries.
The effect of the use of atomic energy for civilian purposes upon the social, economic, and. It assumed the operations of the manhattan project on january 1, 1947, which began in 1942 to produce the first atomic bomb. Atomic energy act of 1954 oak ridge national laboratory. The atomic energy commission aec was authorized by the atomic energy act of 1946. Home actrules the atomic energy act, 1962 the atomic energy act, 1962 back no. Guidelines for payments in lieu of taxes under the atomic energy act of 1954 i.
Energy act of 1954, as amended hereinafter referred to as the act, to enter into agreements with the governor of any state providing for discontinuance of the regulatory authority of the commission within the state under chapters 6, 7, and 8, and section 161 of. An act to provide for the setting up of an atomic energy authority for the united. Cooperation with other nations no cooperation with any nation, group of nations or regional defense organization pursuant to section 53, 54a. Congress determined that the public interest would best be served by separating the licensing and related functions of the atomic energy commission aec from energy development and related functions. The united states code is meant to be an organized, logical compilation of the laws passed.
Nothing in this act shall be deemed to diminish existing authority of the united states, or of the atomic. Resdat stands for restricted data atomic energy act of 1954. The atomic energy act of 1954 act is the fundamental u. In november 1945, the manhattan district issued a security manual that. An act to provide for the setting up of an atomic energy authority for the united kingdom, to make provision as to their powers, duties, rights and liabilities, to amend, consequentially on the establishment of and otherwise in connection with that authority, the atomic energy act, 1946, the radioactive substances act, 1948, and. Kingdom, to make provision as to their powers, duties, rights. Atomic energy commission, 19461975 from to remarks david e. Atomic energy authority act 1954 1954 chapter 32 2 and 3 eliz 2. In 1953 the atomic energy commission presented a set of draft amendments to the joint committee.
Subsequent to a finding by the commission as required in section 102, the commission may issue licenses to transfer or receive in interstate commerce, manufacture, produce, transfer, acquire, possess, import, or export under the terms of an agreement for cooperation arranged pursuant to section 123, such type of utilization or. The atomic energy act of 1946 was renamed the atomic energy act of 1954 and amended generally by act aug. The atomic energy act aea established the atomic energy commission aec to promote the utilization of. Atomic energy act of 1954 law and legal definition. It covers the laws for the development and the regulation of the uses of nuclear materials and facilities in the u. Recipient name, address, and email address publicstate controlled institutiodregents of the university of michigan o4 hiqher education university of michigan grant duns. Since the abolition of the aec, much of the aea has been carried out by the nuclear. Atomic energy is capable of application for peaceful as well as. The legislation grew out of the need many outside of government and the military, including scientists who had worked on the manhattan project, felt for establishing independent. Later, congress passed the atomic energy act, 1954, which ended the monopoly on atomic energy exercised by the atomic energy commission. Atomic energy act of 1954 4 4 section 3173a of public law 107314 116 stat. Atomic energy act and related legislation department of. Ppt nuclear energy powerpoint presentation free to.
Regulated privately owned nuclear fuels and production facilities, pursuant to atomic energy act amendments of 1954 68 stat. Skip to main content accessibility options home act. It was last amended by the public law listed in the as amended through note above and below at the bottom of each page of the pdf version and. The word atomos meaning invisible comes from ancient. This act transferred control of all aspects of atomic nuclear.
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