Regions of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has divided the US territory into four regions:[1]
| Region | Regional Office | Location | Reactors | NPP sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region I[2] | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania | North-east | 25 | 16 |
| Region II[3] | Atlanta, Georgia | South-east | 33 | 17 |
| Region III[4] | Lisle, Illinois | Northern mid-west | 23 | 15 |
| Region IV[5] | Arlington, Texas | Southern midwest and west | 19 | 13 |
| Total | 100 | 61 |
Tasks
[edit]These four regions oversee the operation of 104 power-producing reactors, and 36 non-power-producing reactors. This oversight is done on several levels, for example:
- Each power-producing reactor site has Resident Inspectors, who monitor day-to-day operations
- Numerous special inspection teams, with many different specialties, routinely conduct inspections at each site
- Whistleblower reports are investigated by the Office of Enforcement, specifically the Allegations branch[6]
Region I
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Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, Region I oversees 15 plants in the north-eastern United States.
Connecticut
[edit]Maryland
[edit]Massachusetts
[edit]New Hampshire
[edit]New Jersey
[edit]- Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Lower Alloways Creek Township
- Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Forked River
- Salem Nuclear Power Plant in Lower Alloways Creek Township
New York
[edit]- Ginna Nuclear Generating Station in Ontario
- Nine Mile Point Nuclear Generating Station in Scriba
- James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in Scriba
Pennsylvania
[edit]- Beaver Valley Nuclear Generating Station near Shippingport
- Limerick Nuclear Power Plant in Limerick Township, Montgomery County
- Peach Bottom Nuclear Generating Station in Peach Bottom Township, York County
- Susquehanna Steam Electric Station in Salem Township
- Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station near Harrisburg
Region II
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Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Region II oversees 18 plants in the south-eastern United States.
Alabama
[edit]- Bellefonte Nuclear Generating Station in Hollywood
- Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant near Decatur and Athens
- Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Generating Station near Dothan
Florida
[edit]- St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant near Ft. Pierce
- Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Station near Homestead
Georgia
[edit]- Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Power Plant near Baxley
- Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Augusta and Waynesboro
North Carolina
[edit]- Brunswick Nuclear Generating Station near Southport
- McGuire Nuclear Station near Charlotte
- Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant in New Hill
South Carolina
[edit]- Catawba Nuclear Station near York
- Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca
- H. B. Robinson Nuclear Generating Station near Hartsville
- Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Generating Station near Winnsboro
Tennessee
[edit]- Sequoyah Nuclear Generating Station near Soddy-Daisy
- Watts Bar Nuclear Generating Station near Spring City
Virginia
[edit]Region III
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Headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, Region III oversees 15 plants in the northern mid-western United States.
Illinois
[edit]- Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station in Will County
- Byron Nuclear Generating Station near Byron
- Clinton Nuclear Generating Station near Clinton
- Dresden Nuclear Power Plant in Morris
- LaSalle County Nuclear Generating Station near Ottawa
- Quad Cities Nuclear Generating Station near Cordova
Iowa
[edit]Michigan
[edit]- Donald C. Cook Nuclear Generating Station in Bridgman
- Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station near Monroe
- Palisades Nuclear Generating Station near South Haven
Minnesota
[edit]Ohio
[edit]Wisconsin
[edit]Region IV
[edit]Headquartered in Arlington, Texas, Region IV oversees 12 plants in the southern midwestern and the western United States.
Arizona
[edit]Arkansas
[edit]California
[edit]- Diablo Canyon Power Plant in Avila Beach
- San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in San Diego County (in process of becoming decommissioned)
Kansas
[edit]Louisiana
[edit]- River Bend Nuclear Generating Station in St. Francisville
- Waterford Nuclear Generating Station near Hahnville
Mississippi
[edit]Missouri
[edit]Nebraska
[edit]Texas
[edit]- Comanche Peak Nuclear Generating Station near Glen Rose
- South Texas Nuclear Generating Station near Bay City
Washington
[edit]Former regions
[edit]The NRC previously had five regions. Region V was headquartered in Walnut Creek, California and was responsible for activities in the seven far-west states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. The NRC decided in September 1993 to consolidate Regions IV and V into a single Region headquartered in Arlington, Texas.[7] On April 4, 1994, NRC Region V was abolished, and the NRC Region IV office in Arlington, Texas was given expanded responsibilities to include the seven states formerly governed by Region V.[8][9] The former NRC Region V office in Walnut Creek remained open as the redesignated Walnut Creek Field Office, supporting resident inspection activities at power plants in the Pacific states of Washington, Oregon and California[8] until October 1, 1998, when the Walnut Creek Field Office was abolished to further reduce costs.[10][11][12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ "NRC: Locations".
- ^ "NRC: Region I Jurisdiction".
- ^ "NRC: Region II Jurisdiction".
- ^ "NRC: Region III Jurisdiction".
- ^ "NRC: Region IV Jurisdiction".
- ^ "NRC: Allegations".
- ^ "NRC to restructure regional functions in west; Walnut Creek to be Field Office" (PDF) (Press release). Washington D.C.: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. September 22, 1993. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
- ^ a b "NRC Administrative Letter 94-08: Consolidation of the NRC Region IV and Region V Offices" (PDF). Letter to "All holders of operating licenses or construction permits for nuclear reactors". July 13, 1994. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
{{cite press release}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "Consolidation of two NRC western Regions effective on April 4" (PDF) (Press release). Washington D.C.: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. March 30, 1994. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
- ^ Callan, L. Joseph (December 18, 1997). "Walnut Creek Field Office (WCFO) Closure Plan" (PDF). Letter to "The [NRC] Commissioners". Retrieved December 3, 2014.
- ^ "NRC to close California Field Office in 1998" (PDF) (Press release). Washington D.C.: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. September 5, 1997. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
- ^ "NRC California Field Office to close September 30" (PDF) (Press release). Arlington, Texas: Nuclear Regulatory Commission Region IV. September 23, 1998. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
- ^ "NRC Administrative Letter 98-08: Availability of Revised NRC Form 3, "Notice to Employees" and Closure of NRC Walnut Creek Field Office" (PDF). Letter to "All NRC licensees". October 9, 1998. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
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