H.R. 2761 · 108th Congress
Nuclear Security Act of 2003
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Nita Lowey
- Introduced
- 2003-07-16
- Latest action
- 2003-08-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.
Summary
Nuclear Security Act of 2003 - Amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to instruct the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to: (1) establish a nuclear security force composed of NRC employees to provide for the security of all sensitive nuclear facilities against design basis threat; and (2) develop and implement a security plan containing specified elements for each sensitive nuclear facility to ensure the security of all sensitive nuclear facilities against such threat.
Authorizes a holder of a license for a sensitive nuclear facility to petition the Commission for additional requirements in the security plan for such facility.
Requires the NRC to establish a hiring and training program for the nuclear security force.
Establishes the Nuclear Security Fund for use by the Commission to administer the security programs for sensitive nuclear facilities.