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NRC Operations Center

The primary center of communication and coordination among the NRC, its licensees, State and Tribal agencies, and other Federal agencies, regarding operating events involving nuclear reactors or materials. Located in Rockville, MD, the Operations Center is staffed 24 hours a day by employees trained to receive and evaluate event reports and coordinate incident response activities. For additional detail, see How We Respond to an Emergency.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, March 09, 2021