How can the public be assured that nuclear power plants are safe from terrorists if the NRC won share the information with the public?
Response: The NRC has to perform a difficult balancing act since it desires to be open in its communications but needs to limit the type of information it releases to the public related to the security of nuclear power plants. The NRC does not publically release information that could potentially assist terrorists. However, the NRC has shared general information with the public to help people understand security actions being taken. Elected officials such as state governors and members of Congress are given briefings of sensitive unclassified or classified information, as appropriate. In addition, the NRC coordinates with many security related organizations within the Federal Government via classified briefings.
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