Whereas the Third International Conference on Nuclear
Power Plant Life Management has been organized by the International Atomic
Energy Agency and will be hosted in the United States for the first time from
May 13–17, 2012, in Salt Lake City, Utah;
Whereas the Senate recognizes the important contribution
of the United States, through the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of
Energy, and National Laboratories, to nuclear power plant life
management;
Whereas conference attendees will discuss ways to safely
and cost-effectively renew the operating lifetimes of many of the nuclear power
plants in the world, especially the 104 operating commercial nuclear power
reactors in the United States; and
Whereas the Senate recognizes the continuing importance of
the 436 commercial nuclear power reactors that operate in 31 countries and
currently provide 14 percent of the electricity in the world: Now, therefore,
be it
That the Senate—
(1)commends the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Department of Energy for hosting the
Third International Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management in the
United States;
(2)applauds the
efforts of conference attendees to discuss and explore the increased role of
nuclear power plant life management in support of license renewal and the safe,
long-term operation of commercial nuclear reactors throughout the world;
(3)thanks the
International Atomic Energy Agency for organizing the Third International
Conference on Nuclear Power Plant Life Management in the United States for the
first time; and
(4)encourages Member
States of the International Atomic Energy Agency to take advantage of the
latest available technology to further develop licensing programs, promote
safety, and secure the long-term success of commercial nuclear power
generation.