Atomic Energy Act
/ˈætəmɪk ˈɛnərdʒi ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A United States federal law enacted in 1954 governing the development, regulation, and control of nuclear energy and materials for civilian and military purposes.
The Atomic Energy Act sets forth the legal framework for nuclear safety and security.
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- atomic energy act
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Commentary
Commonly referenced in contexts involving nuclear regulation and energy policy; distinguish from later amendments and related statutes for precise legal application.
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