Nuclear Regulatory Commission 10 C.F.R. 37, A New Rule to Protect Radioactive Material : Background, Summary, Views from the Field.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bombs.

Explosives.

Civil defense--United States.

Civil defense.

United States.

Planning.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 online resource (44 p), digital, PDF file)

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2012.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Provides technical background on radiological dispersal devices, also known as "dirty bombs," which utilize conventional explosives to disperse radioactive material in a public area; and discusses regulations already in place to prevent terrorist attacks using dirty bombs. Analyzes forthcoming rule promulgated by NRC, 10 C.F.R. 37, "Physical Protection of Byproduct Material," which regulates byproduct material of types and in quantities that could be used to make a dirty bomb. Reviews rulemaking process and regulatory characteristics, and considers related issues.

Notes:

Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Apr. 2012). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC.

CRS Report.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 10 C.F.R. 37, A New Rule to Protect Radioactive Material

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