(a) Whenever Congress declares that a state of war or national emergency exists, the Commission, if it finds it necessary to the common defense and security, may,
- (1) Suspend any license it has issued.
- (2) Cause the recapture of special nuclear material.
- (3) Order the operation of any licensed facility.
- (4) Order entry into any plant or facility in order to recapture special nuclear material or to operate the facility.
- (b) Just compensation shall be paid for any damages caused by recapture of special nuclear material or by operation of any facility, pursuant to this section.
[21 FR 355, Jan. 19, 1956, as amended at 35 FR 11416, July 17, 1970; 40 FR 8790, Mar. 3, 1975]