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S. 16

National Nuclear Powerplant Personnel Training Act of 1985

Title I: Findings, Purposes, and Definitions - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to ensure the availability of adequately trained personnel to operate civilian nuclear power plants in a safe manner.

Title II: National Academy for Nuclear Power Safety - Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to establish a National Academy for Nuclear Power Safety to provide training to civilian nuclear power plant personnel. Sets forth the duties of the Superintendent of such Academy, who shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Senate. Requires the Superintendent to establish a training program for positions requiring a license under the Atomic Energy Act.

Establishes an Academic Advisory Board for the Academy to advise the Superintendent on curricula and admissions standards and other matters relating to the training programs.

Establishes a Board of Visitors for the Academy to review annually the Academy's program and report to the Superintendent, Commission, and the Congress.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title.

Title III: Duties of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Directs the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to require: (1) certification of successful completion of applicable Academy training programs for operator licenses; and (2) commercial licensees to employ personnel that have successfully completed such training programs.

Subcommittee on Nuclear Regulation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-209.

Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY](D-NY)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Subcommittee on Nuclear Regulation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 99-209.

    Clean Water, Fisheries and Wildlife Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate