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California

NRC's Regional Office in Arlington (Region IV) is responsible for carrying out the agency's duties in California. No nuclear fuel cycle facilities are located in California. California is an Agreement State.

More information about California's role in ensuring the safe use of radioactive materials can be obtained from the NRC Office of State Program's Directory of State Regulations, Legislation, and Web Sites.

Operating Nuclear Power Reactors

Fuel Cycle Facilities

  • none

Uranium Recovery Facilities

  • none

Operating Research and Test Reactors

  • GE-Hitachi – Sunol, CA
  • University of California/Davis – Sacramento, CA
  • University of California/Irvine – Irvine, CA

Facilities Undergoing Decommissioning

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Friday, February 21, 2025