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Price-Anderson Act

The Price-Anderson Act (PAA) provides a system of indemnification for legal liability resulting from a nuclear incident in connection with contractual activity for DOE.

Price-Anderson Act Task Force

DOE formed a task force to review the need for continuation or modification of the Price-Anderson Act, section 170 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA), and to prepare a report for submission to Congress as required by section 170p of the AEA by August 1, 1998.  DOE's authority to include indemnification in contracts expires on August 1, 2002.

 

Revised:  2000-02-07

 
 DOE Nuclear Safety Information
For more information on DOE'S nuclear safety programs and regulations, go to the Office of Health, Safety, and Security website.

 Contact Us
For more information or assistance contact our PAA Task Force.

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