Regions of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has divided the US territory into four regions:[1]
| Region | HQ | location | reactor | NPP sites |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region I[2] | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania | north-east | 26 | 17 |
| Region II[3] | Atlanta, Georgia | south-east | 33 | 18 |
| Region III[4] | Lisle, Illinois | northern mid-west | 24 | 16 |
| Region IV[5] | Arlington, Texas | southern midwest and west | 21 | 14 |
| Total | 104 | 65 |
Tasks
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]
Former regions
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
- ^ http://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/locations.html
- ^ http://www.nrc.gov/info-finder/region-state/region1.html
- ^ http://www.nrc.gov/info-finder/region-state/region2.html
- ^ http://www.nrc.gov/info-finder/region-state/region3.html
- ^ http://www.nrc.gov/info-finder/region-state/region4.html
- ^ 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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