In order to determine how much physical protection is enough, the NRC monitors intelligence information to keep abreast of foreign and domestic events and remains aware of the capabilities of potential adversaries. We use this information, and other sources, to determine the p...
The Evidence Act requires agencies to conduct an "assessment of the quality, methods, effectiveness, and independence of the statistics, evaluation, research, and analysis efforts of the agency." This assessment is called a "Capacity Assessment." ...
§ 51.30 Environmental assessment.(a) An environmental assessment for proposed actions, other than those for a standard design certification under 10 CFR part 52 or a manufacturing license under part 52, shall identify the proposed action and include:(1) A brief discussion of:(...
On this page:General InformationCommunication and CorrespondenceGeneral InformationA prospective applicant may complete a voluntary readiness assessment for any forthcoming permit or license applications, including construction permits, operating licenses, combined licenses, d...
More information on the use of risk in the NRC's regulatory programs is available at the following locations.NRC Training SlidesSeminar on Risk-Informed RegulationTutorial on Probabilistic Risk AssessmentNRC Fact Sheets and BrochuresEffective Risk Communication (Guidelines...
A decisionmaking process used by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to assess the prospects for safe and secure permanent disposal of high-level radioactive waste in an excavated, underground facility, known as a geologic repository. This decisionmaking process is based on (...
Each licensee must send information to NRC about certain "reportable events" that occur at their facility or during their use of nuclear materials. For more information see our "Event Reporting Guidelines" (NUREG-1022).The reported events are reviewed at NR...
On this page:Definition of PRALevel 1 PRALevel 2 PRALevel 3 PRADefinition of PRAThe NRC uses Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) to estimate risk by computing real numbers to determine what can go wrong, how likely is it, and what are its consequences. Thus, PRA provides insig...
A systematic method for assessing three questions that the NRC uses to define "risk." These questions consider (1) what can go wrong, (2) how likely it is, and (3) what its consequences might be. These questions allow the NRC to understand likely outcomes, sensitivities, area...
On this page:The NRC's Concept of RiskInformation on NRC Risk AssessmentIn assessing public safety and developing regulations for nuclear reactors and materials, the NRC traditionally used a deterministic approach by asking the following questions:What can go wrong?
What ...
2000s: | 2018 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2007 | 2006 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 |Note: There were no Information Assessment Team Advisories issued in 2008, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019.Information Assessment Team Advisories (IATAs) provide critical, time-sensiti...
Printable VersionOn this page:BackgroundRiskRisk Assessment MethodsTypes of Risk AssessmentsRisk Assessment ResultsNRC Uses of PRABackgroundThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s responsibilities include ensuring U.S. nuclear power plants and other licensed facilities opera...
(a) If the request is expected to require the NRC to assess fees in excess of $25 for search and/or duplication, the NRC will notify the requester that fees will be assessed unless the requester has indicated in advance his or her willingness to pay fees as high as estimated.(...
The Corporation shall perform an analysis of potential accidents and consequences to establish the basis for limiting conditions for operation of the plant with respect to the potential for releases of radioactive material. Special attention must be directed to assurance that ...
On this page:ATF PRA Related Licensing Information ATF PRA Related CapabilitiesATF PRA ApplicationsThis page includes links to files in non-HTML format. See Plugins, Viewers, and Other Tools for more information.The NRC uses probabilistic risk assessments (PRAs) to estima...
(a) Assessment requirements. (1) Assessment. Each applicant listed in paragraph (a)(3) shall perform a design-specific assessment of the effects on the facility of the impact of a large, commercial aircraft. Using realistic analyses, the applicant shall identify and incorporat...
Intrusion detection systems can incorrectly alarm because of environmental or other factors; therefore, the licensee must assess whether an alarm is genuine or not. The assessment also provides information to the security force about the number, location, and weapons of the in...
On this page:RecommendationsCommitmentsDocumentsThe Environmental Justice Review Team has completed its systematic assessment of how the NRC approaches environmental justice in its programs, policies and activities, and has now submitted its work to the Commission. The packa...
§ 63.114 Requirements for performance assessment.(a) Any performance assessment used to demonstrate compliance with § 63.113 for 10,000 years after disposal must:(1) Include data related to the geology, hydrology, and geochemistry (including disruptive processes and events) of...
NRC uses inspector findings together with objective performance indicators to assess the performance of nuclear facilities.The assessment process allows the NRC to integrate various information sources relevant to licensee safety performance, make objective conclusions regardi...
FileTitleVolume 1Weapons Safety Assessment – Template Instructions: Chapters 1 and 2Volume 2Weapons Safety Assessment – Template: Chapters 3 and 4Volume 3Weapons Safety Assessment – Review Criteria: Chapters 5 and 6Volume 4Weapons Safety Assessment – Sa...
This page includes links to files in non-HTML format. See Plugins, Viewers, and Other Tools for more information.Document NumberTitleRevisionPublish DateReviewed DateIA-10-02Situational Awareness–Continued Vigilance Requested in Current State of Heightened Threat Environ...
In a Federal Register notice ( Volume 74 of the Federal Register, page 28111 (74 FR 28111); June 12, 2009), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced an amendment to its regulations to required applicants for new nuclear power reactors to perform a design specific...
(a) Monitoring and detection. (1) Licensees shall establish and maintain the capability to continuously monitor and detect without delay all unauthorized entries into its security zones. Licensees shall provide the means to maintain continuous monitoring and detection capabili...