A report on policy options and procedures for the resolution of nuclear power safety issues facing the former Soviet Union, focusing on 15 nuclear reactors of the type that exploded at Chernobyl, located in Russia, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Armenia. Offers recommendations concerning the West's requests to shut down these reactors, and discusses Soviet-designed reactors near the US and possible approaches to financing shut downs. Includes US government initiatives, funding sources, and summaries of legislation on liability. No index. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.