This publication is one of a series of information booklets for the general public published by The United States Atomic Energy Commission. Among the topics discussed are: What is Atomic Power?; What Does Safety Depend On?; Control of Radioactive Material During Operation; Accident Prevention; Containment in the Event of an Accident; Licensing and Regulation of Atomic Power Plants; The Experience Record; Safety Research; and Additional Information on Atomic Power. Schools and public libraries may obtain a complete set of the booklets without charge. (BT)