What are the potential uses of the SOARCA study?
The overarching purpose of this study is to provide the public and other stakeholders (including Federal, State, and local authorities) with more realistic information about potential consequences, which might result from a nuclear power plant accident, in the event of very unlikely scenarios that could release radioactive material into the environment. This study will also increase understanding of the extent and value of defense-in-depth features of plant design and operation, as well as mitigation strategies.
