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Backgrounder on Emergency Preparedness at Nuclear Power Plants

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) reexamined the role of emergency preparedness (EP) for protecting the public near nuclear power plants following the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in 1979. The accident showed the need for improved planning, response, and communication by federal, state, and local governments to deal with reactor accidents.

 

Although the NRC remained vigilant over the years, the events of September 11, 2001, prompted a new focus on emergency preparedness and a further review of the threat environment.

 

The NRC now considers new threat scenarios and protections in emergency preparedness in light of the threat of terrorist attacks.

 

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Backgrounder on Emergency Planning and Preparedness for Nuclear Fuel Facilities

Following the accident at the Three Mile Island Unit 2 nuclear power plant in 1979, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) reexamined the role of emergency planning for protection of the public in the vicinity of nuclear power plants and fuel fabrication facilities.

 

The Commission issued regulations requiring that before such facilities could be licensed to operate, the NRC must have "reasonable assurance that adequate protective measures can and will be taken in the event of a radiological emergency."

 

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