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This page shows how the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has organized the overview section of our public Web site, entitled About NRC. These links will take you directly to the indicated pages on our site.

Organization & Functions
- The Commission
  - Chair Christopher T. Hanson
    - Chair Hanson's Meetings and Events
    - Chair Hanson's Tasking Memos
- Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
- Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel
  - Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Members
- Commission Appellate Adjudication
- Congressional Affairs
- General Counsel
- International Programs
- Public Affairs
- Secretary
- Chief Financial Officer
- Executive Director for Operations (EDO)
  - Margaret Doane
- Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
- Nuclear Regulatory Research
- Nuclear Reactor Regulation
- Enforcement
- Investigations
- Nuclear Security and Incident Response
- Region I
- Region II
- Region III
- Region IV
- Chief Information Officer
- Administration
- Chief Human Capital Officer
- Small Business and Civil Rights
Governing Legislation
Plans, Budgets, & Performance
- Strategic Planning
- Evidence Building and Evaluation
- Artificial Intelligence
  - Contact Us
- Becoming a Modern, Risk-Informed Regulator
Locations
- Headquarters
  - Parking at NRC Headquarters
- Region I
- Region II
- Region III
- Region IV
- Technical Training Center
History
- NRC History References
Values
How We Regulate
- Rulemaking
  - The NRC Rulemaking Process
  - NRC Regulations by Subject Matter
  - Public Involvement in Rulemaking
    - The Rulemaking Petition Process
  - Regulatory Flexibility Act Compliance
  - Retrospective Review of Administrative Requirements (RROAR)
- Guidance Development
- Generic Communications Program
- Standards Development
  - Standards Development Organizations
  - SDO Coordinator List
  - Consensus, Industry, and International Standards Used by NRC
  - Contact Us
  - Codes and Standards Mapping to Regulatory Guidance
- Licensing
  - License Fees
  - Topical Reports
  - Public Involvement in Licensing
  - National Environmental Policy Act at the NRC
    - Environmental Justice and the NRC
      - Environmental Justice Public Outreach
      - Environmental Justice Assessment
- Certification
- Inspection
- Assessment of Performance for Operating Facilities
- Enforcement
  - Issued Significant Enforcement Actions
  - Authority and Regulations
  - Enforcement Policy
  - Enforcement Program Overview
  - Enforcement Process Diagram
  - Upcoming Conferences
  - Guidance
    - Appendix C
  - Sanctions for Discrimination Against Employees Who Raise Safety Concerns
  - Public Involvement
    - Petition the NRC To Take an Enforcement Action
  - Safety Culture Components for January 18, 2006 Public Meeting
- Investigations
- Allegations
  - What is an Allegation
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - Allegations Annual Reports
  - Report a Safety or Security Concern
  - Statistics on Allegations
  - Safety Conscious Work Environment Policy Guidance
  - Public Meetings
- Events Assessment
- Generic Issues
  - Policy and Procedures Documents
  - Frequently Asked Questions
  - How to Propose a New Generic Issue
- Research
  - Nuclear Reactor Safety Research
  - Nuclear Materials Safety Research
  - Radioactive Waste Safety Research
  - Fire Research Program
  - The Radiation Protection Computer Code Analysis and Maintenance Program (RAMP)
  - The Code Application and Maintenance Program (CAMP)
  - Digital Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Research
  - State-of-the-Art Reactor Consequence Analyses (SOARCA)
  - Computer Codes
  - Obtaining the Codes
  - Summary of Planned Research Activities
  - Navigating Space Nuclear Safety: The Role of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Risk Assessment
  - Concepts of Risk
  - Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA)
  - History of Risk-Informed Regulation Programs
  - Background and Staff Guidance on Performance-Based Regulation
  - Risk-Informed Activities Technical Guidance Program
- Performance Assessment for Waste Disposal and Decommissioning
- Advisory Activities
  - Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
  - Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes
    - ACMUI Membership
- CRGR Reviews
  - CRGR Membership
  - Procedures for Requesting a CRGR Review
  - Categories of CRGR Reviews
  - Content Requirements for Packages Submitted for CRGR Review
  - Results of Previous CRGR Reviews
    - 2023
    - 2022
    - 2021
    - 2020
    - 2019
  - Related Information About Backfitting and Regulatory Analysis
  - Contact Us
- Adjudications (Hearings)
  - The Hearing Process
  - Types of Hearings
  - Public Involvement in Hearings
  - Hearing Opportunities
    - Public Availability of Material License Applications for Non-major Uranium Recovery, Decommissioning
    - Fuel Facility Licensing Actions Under 10 CFR Part 40 and Part 70 Received and Updated on a Monthly B
  - Hearing Decisions
  - ASLBP Responsibilities
  - Commission Adjudicatory Responsibilities
- NMSS Center of Expertise
  - Other Center of Expertise Activities
Emergency Preparedness & Response
- About Emergency Preparedness
- About NRC Emergency Response
- How Can I Prepare for a Radiological Emergency?
- What Do I Do in a Nuclear Emergency?
- Post-Disaster Consideration of Nuclear Power Plant and Offsite Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Rulemaking Activities
- Regulations, Guidance, and Generic Communications
  - Generic Communications for Emergency Preparedness and Response
- Related Information and Other Resources
  - History of Emergency Preparedness
  - FEMA After Action Reports and Communication Related to Specific Emergency Exercises
- Contact Us
Public Affairs
- Media Resources
- Contact a Public Affairs Officer
Congressional Affairs
International Programs
- Treaties and Conventions
- International Organizations
- Export-Import
- Bilateral Relations
- Research Programs
- Contact Us About International Programs
State & Tribal Programs
- Federal and State Liaison Programs
- Tribal Protocol Manual
- Agreement State Program
  - Pursuing State Agreement - FAQs
- Tribal Liaison Team
  - Tribal Liaison Map
Alternative Dispute Resolution Programs
- NRC Programs Using ADR Techniques
- NRC Participation in ADR Programs Sponsored by Other Agencies
EEO/Civil Rights Program
- Equal Employment Opportunity and Civil Rights Program
  - Internal Civil Rights Program
  - External Civil Rights Program
- Affirmative Employment and Diversity Management
- Special Emphasis Programs and EEO Advisory Committees
- Reasonable Accommodations Procedures
Contact Us
- Index of All Contact Pages
- NRC Telephone Directory
- NRC Vulnerability Disclosure Policy Information
  - Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
Career Opportunities
- Working at NRC
  - Employee Satisfaction Surveys
  - NRC Ethics
- Opportunities
- Outreach
- New Employees
- Apply Now
- Contact Us
Contracting Opportunities
- NRC Contracting Opportunities
- Information for Small Businesses
Grant Opportunities
- Grant Awards
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Contact Us About Grant Opportunities
NRC COVID-19 Update
- COVID-19 Regulatory Activities for Nuclear Materials
- COVID-19 Regulatory Activities for Nuclear Reactors
- COVID-19 Regulatory Activities for Security and Emergency Preparedness
  - Power Reactor Training and Qualification for Personnel Performing Security Duties
  - Emergency Preparedness and Response
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Page Last Reviewed/Updated Monday, July 6, 2020

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