W18 Emergency Preparedness: Change Happens, the Mission Remains the Same
The session will present insights into ongoing activities within the NRC's emergency preparedness (EP) program. A variety of program aspects will be highlighted, including emergency planning zones, emergency response organization staffing, EP performance indicators, the EP significance determination process, disaster-initiated reviews, evacuation time estimates, and protective action strategies. This presentation will demonstrate how the NRC’s regulatory framework can evolve and become more efficient, while maintaining the agency’s strong commitment to the health and safety of the public.
SESSION CHAIR(S):
- Michael Scott, Director, Division of Preparedness and Response, NSIR/NRC tel: 301-287-3779, e-mail: Michael.Scott@nrc.gov
SPEAKER(S):
Introductory Remarks
Michael Scott, Director, Division of Preparedness and Response, NSIR/NRC- Michael Casey, Director, Technological Hazards Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Peter Gaillard, Manager, Regulatory Affairs, TerraPower, LLC
- Hans Wanner, Director General, Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate
- Douglas MiIler, Lead Technical Advisor, New Major Facilities Licensing Division, Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
- Patricia Milligan, Senior Level Advisor for Emergency Preparedness, Division of Preparedness and Response, NSIR/NRC
SESSION COORDINATOR(S):
- Jonathan Fiske, Emergency Preparedness Specialist, Division of Preparedness and Response, NSIR/NRC tel: 301-287-9228, e-mail: Jonathan.Fiske@nrc.gov
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