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Due to a lapse in appropriations, the NRC has ceased normal operations. However, excepted and exempted activities necessary to maintain critical health and safety functions—as well as essential progress on designated critical activities, including those specified in Executive Order 14300—will continue, consistent with the OMB-Approved NRC Lapse Plan.

Post-Fire Operator Manual Actions

Operator manually closing a valve by turning the hand wheel
Operator manually closing a valve by turning the hand wheel

Manual actions taken by operators are part of the fire protection programs used to ensure the safety of the public and protect the environment. Either during or following a fire, operator manual actions may be permitted by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to safely shut down the plant. For additional information, see the following related pages:

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, March 10, 2020