= Nuclear Safety, Research, Demonstration, and Development Act of 1980
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The Nuclear Safety, Research, Demonstration, and Development Act of 1980 is a piece of legislation in the United States aimed at enhancing safety measures and promoting research and development in the field of nuclear energy. Enacted in response to growing concerns about nuclear safety following incidents such as the Three Mile Island accident in 1979, the Act sought to ensure that nuclear reactors were operated safely and that any potential risks associated with nuclear energy were properly managed.
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