⚡NRC Revises Abnormal Occurrence Reporting Policy for Businesses
Abnormal Occurrence Reporting
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a limited revision to its policy statement on reporting abnormal occurrences (AOs) to Congress. The revised policy statement provides more specific language to the medical event criteria to better identify those incidents and events that the Commission considers significant from the standpoint of public health or safety. The revised AO criteria contain additional language to add clarity, helping to delineate abnormal occurrence events from nonreportable events which may have been reviewed under the previous criteria.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The revised policy on abnormal occurrence reporting clarifies reporting standards for incidents considered significant to public health and safety. Businesses in the nuclear sector must ensure compliance with new criteria which could affect operational reporting and regulatory oversight. The changes may lead to increased auditing or internal compliance costs.