A Short History of Nuclear Regulation, 1946-1999

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  • A Short History of Nuclear Regulation, 1946-1999

    Published: Feb 09, 2019

    Source: NRC.GOV

      Tags:
    • Nuclear
    • Regulation
    • History
    • Atomic Energy
    • Atomic weapons

    A detailed look at the development of nuclear regulation in the US. This is in PDF form (and not so short!)

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The definition of 'safe' is not strictly an engineering term; it's a societal term. Does it mean absolutely no loss of life? Does it mean absolutely no contamination with radiation? What exactly does 'safe' mean?

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