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Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. added a fifth semi-autonomous unit, Atomic Energy of Canda International Company, in June 1979, to assist in the company's pursuit of world wide acceptance of the CANDU system. Evaluations of reactor safety following the Three Mile Island accident, public hearings in Ontario, and the report of the Porter Commission all reaffirm the safety of Canadian nuclear power plants. Continuing efforts were made to bring information on nuclear power to the public. AECL continued to participate in the International Fuel Cycle Evaluation; INFCE findings confirm the competitiveness of the CANDU reactor. Emphasis in the AECL research program was on safety, safeguards, health effects of radiation, waste management and new applications for nuclear power. The Radiochemical Company had sales of $49 million, with 97% of its business being in the export market. The Engineering Company is working on eight major projects totalling 12000 MW(e) as well as providing consulting service for the CANDU stations already in operation. The Chemical Company produced over 5000000 kg of heavy water. AECL revenues were $497.1 million in 1979, an increase of 41.6 percent over the previous year. Research and development expenditures increased 2 percent to $127.2 million. Net income for the year increased to $11.2 million from $5.2 million for the previous year. (Atomindex citation 12:589501)