On the recordApril 11, 2011
In 1972, there was a report from the predecessor organization, the Atomic Energy Commission, that recommended the Mark I system be discontinued because of unacceptable safety risks.
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Merkley discusses past safety concerns regarding the Mark I containment system.
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