Considers proposed legislation to establish a Government indemnity or insurance program to supplement private insurance covering reactor hazards to the public.
Reviews AEC nuclear plant indemnity requirements and considers legislation revising requirements for liability insurance of nuclear plants and non-profit nuclear research organizations.
Considers H.R. 8496 and companion S. 2042, to extend the Price-Anderson Act for 10 years and to reduce governmental liability for nuclear incidents. Includes article by David F. Cavers, "Improving Financial Protection of the Public Against the Hazards of Nuclear Power," Harvard Law Review, Feb. 1964 (p. 396-440).
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