nuclear event definition

nuclear event means theft, unauthorised removal, diversion, loss, accidental gain or misappropriation of nuclear material and nuclear-related equipment and material capable for the diversion from peaceful use to the development of nuclear weapons, other explosive devices or for proliferation purposes;
nuclear event means and includes any nuclear exposure, reaction, radiation or radioactive contamination, no matter how caused and as a consequence of any of these.
nuclear event means an “accident”, as specifically defined in 10 C.F.R. 50.54(w)(2)(i) and applied to 10 C.F.R. 50.54(w), that triggers a legal obligation or liability to protect public health and safety.

More Definitions of nuclear event

nuclear event means and includes any nuclear exposure, reaction, radiation or radioactive contamination, whether or not controlled or uncontrolled, and however caused or as a consequence of any of these, or any event to which an atomic or nuclear energy liability insurance contract applies.
nuclear event means accidental loss of nuclear material or theft, capable of giving rise to the release of radiation with significant consequences to the public, the environment or the facility;