Atomic Energy Act of 1954

The Atomic Energy Act of 1954 is a United States federal law that governs the use of nuclear energy and materials in the country. The original Atomic Energy Act was first enacted in 1946, but the 1954 amendment significantly revised and updated the framework for the regulation of atomic energy. Here are some key points about the 1954 Act: 1. **Commercial Use of Nuclear Energy**: The Act allowed for the commercial development of nuclear energy, which was previously restricted to government powers.