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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is in the process of rescinding or revising guidance and policies posted on this webpage in accordance with Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, and Executive Order 14168 Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government. In the interim, any previously issued diversity, equity, inclusion, or gender-related guidance on this webpage should be considered rescinded that is inconsistent with these Executive Orders.

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Withholding of Sensitive Information

The NRC strives to be as open as possible and continues to encourage public participation in its licensing and oversight of the civilian uses of radioactive materials. However, following the events of September 11, 2001, the agency changed its procedures and practices to ensure it does not unnecessarily release information that terrorists could use to plan or execute an attack against facilities or citizens in the United States. Certain types of information previously considered in the public domain are no longer routinely released and will be treated as sensitive unclassified information. See guidance on how the NRC withholds Sensitive Information:

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Thursday, March 19, 2020