Who regulates the decommissioning process?
The NRC regulates and provides oversight of the radiological aspect of the decommissioning process until it agrees to terminate the license. The mission of the NRC is to ensure adequate protection of public health and safety, protection of the environment, and protection and safeguarding of nuclear materials and nuclear power plants in the interest of national security. NRC’s functions include (1) licensing nuclear facilities, (2) developing regulations and regulatory guidance, (3) conducting inspections and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with the regulations, (4) reviewing changes to the license, changes to licensee programs, and unreviewed safety questions, and (5) providing licensees with information that would improve their performance.
