Department of Energy Uncertain Future for External Regulation of Worker and Nuclear Facility Safety

Abstract

We are here today to testify on the status of the Department of Energy's (DOE) progress toward the external regulation of nuclear and worker safety at its facilities. DOE has recently completed a pilot program with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to simulate external regulation at selected facilities. Our testimony today discusses (1) DOE's changing positions on the desirability of external regulation for its facilities, (2) the disagreement between DOE and NRC on the potential costs and value added of external regulation, and (3) the uncertainties for the future of external regulation in DOE. Our testimony is based on our past and ongoing work on external regulation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 22, 1999
Accession Number
ADA366416

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  • Gary Jones

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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