The NRC Information Digest Knowledge Hunt
Posted by on September 2, 2014
Today marks the debut of the 26th edition of the NRC Information Digest
— an award winning publication that provides a summary of information
about us and the industries we regulate. The Digest is used by a wide
array of people, including the public, industry stakeholders, government
agencies and the media. It strives to provide a handy primer of the
agency’s regulatory responsibilities and licensing activities.The Digest includes some of the quick facts and short answers to commonly asked questions about the NRC. Here are some of the questions for which you can find answers in the Digest.
- What is the statutory authority that created the independent NRC from a portion of the former Atomic Energy Commission and what day did this agency begin its operation? Hint – NRC: An Independent Regulatory Agency section, page 4
- What is the renewal date for our international agreement with the United Kingdom? Hint – U.S. and Worldwide Nuclear Energy section, page 23
- How many current operating nuclear reactors are there and in what section can you find a listing of the operating nuclear reactors and their general licensing information? Hint – Nuclear Reactors section, page 33
- What is the total number of material licenses in NRC Jurisdiction? Hint – Nuclear Materials section, page 65
- What are the names of the nuclear reactors currently undergoing decommissioning in DECON status? Hint – Radioactive Waste section, page 95
Answers:
- The Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 created the NRC from a portion of the former Atomic Energy Commission. The new agency was to independently oversee—but not promote—the commercial nuclear industry. The agency began operations on January 18, 1975.
- 2018
- 100 reactors and Appendix A begins on 116
- 2,857
- LaCrosse, Zion 1 & 2 and Humboldt Bay 3
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