Section 53Sec./Art. 53

When Claims Exceed Maximum Limit. (a) Upon petition of the installation operator liable or of the Commission, and upon a showing that the nuclear damages from a nuclear incident will probably exceed the limit of liability established in Section forty-two hereof, the Court having jurisdiction shall issue such orders as may be necessary to assure the equitable distribution of compensation, including orders apportioning the payments to be made to claimants, orders permitting partial payments to be made before final determination of the total claims, and orders setting aside part of the funds available for possible latent injuries not discovered until a later time.

(b) In any case where it appears that the nuclear damage caused by a nuclear incident exceeds or will probably exceed the limit of liability established in Section forty-two hereof, the Commission shall furnish a report thereon to the Congress with its recommendations, including any recommendations for the appropriation of additional funds to provide compensation to those suffering nuclear damage.