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Emergency Notification System

A telephone system used by the NRC to receive notifications of significant nuclear events with an actual or potential effect on the health and safety of the public and the environment. Significant events are reported to the NRC by licensees, Agreement States, other Federal agencies, the public, and other countries.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Wednesday, February 15, 2023