Nuclear Power Safety: International Measures in Response to Chernobyl Accident
NSIAD-88-131BR
Published: Apr 08, 1988. Publicly Released: Apr 08, 1988.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO examined the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) potential for an expanded nuclear safety role, specifically its: (1) undertaking greater responsibility for inspecting nuclear power plant reactors; and (2) setting up an international mechanism for rapid response to mitigate the consequences of a nuclear accident.
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Emergency preparednessIndustrial accidentsInspectionInternational agreementsInternational organizationsNuclear powerplant safetyNuclear powerplantsNuclear radiation monitoringRadiation safetySafety standards