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Reactor Oversight Process (ROP)

The process by which the NRC monitors and evaluates the performance of commercial nuclear power plants. Designed to focus on those plant activities that are most important to safety, the process uses inspection findings and performance indicators to assess each plant’s safety performance. For additional detail, see Reactor Oversight Process (ROP).

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