NRC Asks National Academy to Investigate Cancer Risks Near Reactors

摘要

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is asking the National Academy of Sciences to study cancer risks among people living near nuclear power facilities.rnThe academy is expected to conduct a state-of-the-art study on cancer risk for populations surrounding nuclear power facilities.rn"We're pleased the Academy is interested in taking on this important study," said Brian Sheron, director of NRC's Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research. 'Their broad range of medical and scientific experts can give us the best available analysis of the complex issues involved in discussing cancer risk and commercial nuclear power plants."