H.R. 7190. Nuclear Safety Research and Development Act of 1980. Hearing before the Subcommittee on Energy Research and Production of the Committee on Science and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives, Ninety-sixth Congress, Second Session

A congressional hearing was held June 19, 1980 to discuss a bill proposed to respond to the issues associated with the accident at Three Mile Island. The Nuclear Research and Development Act of 1980 establishes a 5-year program of research and develpment on practical and effective improvement in the safety of nuclear powerplants. The accident at Three Mile Island has demonstrated that, despite considerable attention to safety in the design and operation of nuclear plants, there are improvements that can and should be made to further reduce the risk and assure the long-term accessibility of nuclear power