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Marsh Distinguished Lecture Series - April 2003

Gordon Thompson

Executive Director of the Institute for Resource and Security Studies
"Potential Attacks on Civilian Nuclear Facilities: Technical and Policy Issues"
Friday, April 4, 2003
Marsh Conference Room

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has a longstanding policy of not requiring its licensees to design or operate their facilities to resist enemy attack. Yet, it is becoming evident that nuclear facilities are potential targets in the context of asymmetric warfare. This talk will address the vulnerabilities of nuclear facilities, the strategic implications, and the options for action.