NRC Proposes Penalties and Seeks Input on Nuclear Facilities
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued several news releases in late 2022 proposing civil penalties and seeking public input on various nuclear facilities. These actions include proposed fines for healthcare centers and requests for comments on environmental issues for new facilities.
What changed
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published several enforcement actions and public consultation notices in late 2022. Specifically, the NRC proposed $8,000 civil penalties for Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center and a Connecticut Medical Center. Additionally, the NRC is seeking public input on environmental issues for the proposed TRISO-X Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Facility and for the North Anna Subsequent License Renewal.
Regulated entities, particularly healthcare providers and educational institutions involved with nuclear materials or facilities, should review these announcements for potential implications. Those named in enforcement actions may need to take corrective actions or respond to proposed penalties. For facilities undergoing environmental review or license renewal, public comment periods present an opportunity to engage with the NRC on environmental concerns. Compliance officers should monitor NRC news releases for specific deadlines and requirements related to these actions.
What to do next
- Review NRC news releases for specific enforcement actions and public comment deadlines.
- For named entities, assess proposed penalties and required corrective actions.
- For facilities undergoing environmental review, prepare and submit public comments by specified deadlines.
Penalties
$8,000 civil penalty
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News Releases - 2022
| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12/19/2022 | IV-22-015 | NRC Proposes $8,000 Civil Penalty to Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center |
| 12/19/2022 | 22-054 | NRC Makes Available Supplemental Environmental Report for Oconee Subsequent License Renewal |
| 12/16/2022 | 22-053 | NRC Seeks Public Input on Environmental Issues for Proposed TRISO-X Nuclear Fuel Fabrication Facility |
| 12/14/2022 | I-22-017 | NRC Proposes $8,000 Civil Penalty for Connecticut Medical Center |
| 12/12/2022 | 22-052 | NRC Names David Skeen New Director of International Programs |
| 12/12/2022 | 22-051 | NRC Announces David Pelton as New Director, Office of Enforcement |
| 12/01/2022 | 22-050 | Updated NRC Announces Hearing Opportunity for Comanche Peak License Renewal; Public Meetings in January 2023 to Discuss Environmental Review |
| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 11/30/2022 | 22-049 | NRC Awards Research and Development Grants |
| 11/23/2022 | I-22-016 | NRC Schedules Decommissioning Webinar for Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Preparedness and Security Requirements |
| 11/22/2022 | IV-22-014 | NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at the Cooper Nuclear Station |
| 11/21/2022 | I-22-015 | NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Salem Nuclear Power Plant |
| 11/21/2022 | II-22-028 | NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant |
| 11/21/2022 | 22-048 | NRC Accepts Application for Abilene Christian University Construction Permit |
| 11/15/2022 | 22-047 | NRC to Review North Anna Subsequent License Renewal Report; Seeks Public Input on Environmental Issues |
| 11/10/2022 | I-22-014 | West Virginia Hospital to Take Corrective Actions Under Settlement Agreement with NRC |
| 11/07/2022 | 22-046 | NRC to Conduct Special Inspection at University of Texas at Austin Research Reactor |
| 11/03/2022 | 22-045 | NRC Publishes Annual Report to Congress on Nuclear Security Inspections |
| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10/31/2022 | 22-044 | NRC Announces Headquarters and Regional Leadership Appointments |
| 10/21/2022 | 22-043 | NRC Makes Available Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant License Renewal Application |
| 10/19/2022 | 22-042 | NRC Expands Social Media Platforms by Adding Instagram |
| 10/17/2022 | II-22-027 | NRC Conducts Special Inspection at Nuclear Fuel Services Facility |
| 10/14/2022 | I-22-013 | NRC Imposes Civil Penalty to Pennsylvania Company |
| 10/13/2022 | II-22-026 | NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at Harris Nuclear Power Plant |
| 10/13/2022 | III-22-024 | NRC Names New Inspector at Fermi Nuclear Power Plant |
| 10/07/2022 | 22-041 | NRC Seeks Public Input on Environmental Issues for Review of Turkey Point Subsequent License Renewal Report |
| 10/03/2022 | 22-040 | NRC Approves Probation for Mississippi’s Agreement State Regulatory Program |
| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 09/30/2022 | II-22-025 | NRC Monitoring Hurricane Ian |
| 09/29/2022 | 22-039 | NRC Seeks Comment on Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Kairos “Hermes” Test Reactor Construction Permit |
| 09/23/2022 | IV-22-013 | NRC Proposes $96,000 Civil Penalty to the U.S. Air Force |
| 09/14/2022 | I-22-012 | NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Plant |
| 09/14/2022 | II-22-024 | NRC Schedules Pre-Decisional Enforcement Conference with BWXT |
| 09/13/2022 | IV-22-012 | NRC Finalizes White Finding at the Waterford Nuclear Power Plant |
| 09/12/2022 | 22-038 | NRC Renews Operating License of Westinghouse Fuel Fabrication Facility |
| 09/09/2022 | 22-037 | NRC to Hold Decommissioning Plan Public Meeting for Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Michigan |
| 09/09/2022 | I-22-011 | NRC to Conduct Pre-Decisional Enforcement Conference with a Connecticut Medical Facility |
| 09/09/2022 | 22-036 | NRC Issues Ninth U.S. National Report for Convention on Nuclear Safety |
| 09/08/2022 | III-22-023 | NRC Proposes $8,000 Fine to Indiana University Medical Center for Violations of NRC Requirements |
| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 08/24/2022 | 22-035 | NRC Makes Available Construction Permit for Abilene Christian University Research Reactor |
| 08/17/2022 | II-22-023 | NRC Names Senior Resident Inspector at BWXT Nuclear Fuel Facility |
| 08/12/2022 | III-22-022 | NRC Proposes $24,000 Fine to Testing Engineers & Consultants Inc. |
| 08/11/2022 | 22-034 | NRC Commissioner Caputo Sworn In; Crowell Scheduled; Will Bring Commission to Full Strength |
| 08/11/2022 | II-22-022 | NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Sequoyah Nuclear Power Plant |
| 08/10/2022 | II-22-021 | NRC Launches Special Inspection at Farley Nuclear Power Plant |
| 08/10/2022 | 22-033 | NRC Identifies Eight Abnormal Occurrence Events in FY 2021 Annual Report to Congress |
| 08/08/2022 | 22-032 | NRC Webinar to Discuss Review of Supplemental Environmental Reports for Subsequent License Renewal |
| 08/05/2022 | I-22-010 | New NRC Senior Resident Inspector Assigned to Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant |
| 08/03/2022 | 22-031 | NRC Authorizes Vogtle Unit 3 Fuel Loading and Operation |
| 08/02/2022 | 22-030 | NRC Issues Confirmatory Order to National Institute of Standards and Technology for Fuel Damage Event at Reactor |
| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 07/29/2022 | 22-029 | NRC To Issue Rule Certifying NuScale Small Modular Reactor |
| 07/29/2022 | 22-028 | NRC Issues Final Environmental Study for Proposed License Renewal of Westinghouse Fuel Fabrication Facility in South Carolina |
| 07/28/2022 | I-22-009 | NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Ginna Nuclear Power Plant |
| 07/25/2022 | II‑22-020 | NRC Announces Resident Inspectors at Robinson Nuclear Power Plant |
| 07/20/2022 | IV-22-011 | NRC Schedules a Regulatory Conference with Entergy Operations |
| 07/13/2022 | III-22-021 | NRC Proposes $8,000 Fine to Alt & Witzig Engineering, Inc. |
| 07/13/2022 | 22-027 | NRC Issues Final Environmental Study on Proposed New Mexico Spent Fuel Storage Facility |
| 07/08/2022 | 22-026 | NRC Seeks Comment on Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for SHINE Medical Technologies Operating License |
| 07/07/2022 | 22-025 | NRC to Hold Public Meeting in San Luis Obispo to Discuss Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning Plan |
| 07/07/2022 | II‑22-019 | NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant |
| 07/07/2022 | II‑22-018 | NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Brunswick Nuclear Power Plant |
| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 06/28/2022 | III-22-020 | NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Clinton Nuclear Power Plant |
| 06/23/2022 | II-22-017 | NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at Surry Nuclear Power Plant |
| 06/22/2022 | III-22-019 | NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Dresden Nuclear Power Station |
| 06/22/2022 | I-22-008 | NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Limerick Nuclear Power Plant |
| 06/22/2022 | 22-024 | NRC Makes Supplemental Environmental Report Available for Turkey Point Subsequent License Renewal |
| 06/22/2022 | 22-023 | NRC Amends Licensing, Inspection, and Annual Fees for Fiscal Year 2022 |
| 06/21/2022 | IV-22-010 | NRC to Meet with U.S. Air Force Officials During Regulatory Conference |
| 06/17/2022 | III-22-018 | NRC Proposes $16,000 Civil Penalty to Mistras Group, Inc. |
| 06/16/2022 | III-22-017 | NRC to Conduct Open House to Discuss 2021 Performance of Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant |
| 06/15/2022 | III-22-016 | NRC to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss 2021 Performance of Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant |
| 06/15/2022 | IV-22-009 | NRC Proposes $8,000 Fine to Advanced Inspection Technologies Inc. |
| 06/13/2022 | IV-22-008 | NRC Begins Special Inspection at Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant |
| 06/13/2022 | IV-22-007 | NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant |
| 06/08/2022 | III-22-015 | NRC to Conduct Pre-Decisional Enforcement Conference to Discuss Testing Engineers & Consultants |
| 06/06/2022 | 22-022 | NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to Fill Open Positions |
| 06/06/2022 | IV-22-006 | NRC Names New Resident Inspector at the Grand Gulf Nuclear Power Plant |
| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 05/26/2022 | I-22-007 | NRC Schedules Webinar to Discuss 2021 Safety Performance at Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania Nuclear Power Plants |
| 05/24/2022 | III-22-014 | NRC to Hold Webinar to Discuss 2021 Performance of Dresden and Quad Cities Nuclear Power Plants |
| 05/24/2022 | III-22-013 | NRC to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss 2021 Performance of Donald C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant |
| 05/23/2022 | IV-22-005 | NRC Issues Confirmatory Order to Avera McKennan |
| 05/20/2022 | III-22-012 | NRC to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss 2021 Performance of Byron and Braidwood Nuclear Power Plants |
| 05/17/2022 | III-22-011 | NRC to Conduct Pre-Decisional Enforcement Conference to Discuss Niowave Inc. |
| 05/13/2022 | II-22-016 | NRC Schedules Public Meeting to Discuss Safety Performance of Westinghouse Columbia Fuel Facility |
| 05/12/2022 | 22-021 | NRC to Hold Virtual Vendor Oversight Workshop |
| 05/10/2022 | III-22-010 | NRC to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss 2021 Performance of Clinton and LaSalle Nuclear Power Plants |
| 05/10/2022 | III-22-009 | NRC to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss 2021 Performance of Perry Nuclear Power Plant |
| 05/09/2022 | III-22-008 | NRC to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss 2021 Performance of Fermi Nuclear Power Plant |
| 05/06/2022 | I-22-006 | NRC to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Seabrook Station 2021 Safety Performance |
| 05/04/2022 | IV-22-004 | NRC to Hold Virtual Meeting to Discuss 2021 Performance of 12 Nuclear Power Plants |
| 05/04/2022 | 22-020 | NRC Awards $9 Million in Academic Grants to Support Nuclear Science and Engineering Fields |
| 05/03/2022 | 22-019 | NRC Responds to Inspector General’s Diablo Canyon Event Inquiry |
| 05/02/2022 | I-22-005 | NRC Proposes $3,500 Defense Health Agency Fine for Loss of Medical Purpose Radioactive Material |
| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 04/28/2022 | II‑22-015 | NRC Schedules Public Meeting to Discuss V.C. Summer Nuclear Power Plant Performance |
| 04/27/2022 | II‑22-014 | NRC Schedules Virtual Meeting to Discuss Performance of Framatome Facility |
| 04/26/2022 | II-22-013 | NRC Schedules Virtual Meeting to Discuss 2021 Safety Performance of St. Lucie and Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plants |
| 04/26/2022 | III-22-007 | NRC to Hold Webinar to Discuss 2021 Performance for Monticello and Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plants |
| 04/25/2022 | IV-22-003 | NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Callaway Nuclear Power Plant |
| 04/22/2022 | 22-018 | NRC Seeks Public Input on Level 3 Probabilistic Risk Assessment Project |
| 04/21/2022 | III-22-006 | NRC Issues Confirmatory Order to the Department of Veterans Affairs |
| 04/20/2022 | II-22-012 | NRC to Hold Virtual Meeting to Discuss Brunswick and Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant Performance |
| 04/20/2022 | 22-017 | NRC Chairman and Commissioners to Visit New Mexico for Briefings on Uranium Milling Issues and Contamination |
| 04/19/2022 | 22-016 | Amended NRC to Hold Public Meetings on Proposed Regulations for Nuclear Power Plants Transitioning to Decommissioning |
| 04/19/2022 | III-22-005 | NRC to Conduct Open House to Discuss 2021 Performance of Palisades Nuclear Plant |
| 04/14/2022 | II‑22-011 | NRC Hosts Virtual Meeting to Discuss Safety Performance at Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant |
| 04/13/2022 | II‑22-010 | NRC Schedules Virtual Meeting to Discuss Safety Performance of North Anna and Surry Nuclear Power Plants |
| 04/07/2022 | II‑22-009 | NRC Schedules Webinar to Discuss Performance of Urenco USA Facility |
| 04/07/2022 | II-22-008 | NRC Schedules Virtual Meeting to Discuss Performance of Honeywell Facility |
| 04/07/2022 | II-22-007 | NRC Schedules Virtual Public Meeting to Discuss H.B. Robinson Nuclear Power Plant 2021 Safety Performance |
| 04/05/2022 | II-22-006 | NRC Schedules Virtual Public Meeting to Discuss Three TVA Nuclear Power Plants 2021 Safety Performance |
| 04/04/2022 | 22-015 | NRC Unveils Look at Four Years of Strategic Planning; Update Includes New Organizational Health and Stakeholder Confidence Goals |
| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/31/2022 | 22-014 | NRC Approves Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant License Transfer |
| 03/30/2022 | II-22-005 | NRC to Hold Virtual Public Meeting to Discuss Farley and Hatch Nuclear Power Plant Safety Performance |
| 03/28/2022 | 22-013 | NRC Proposes FY 2023 Budget to Congress |
| 03/21/2022 | II-22-004 | NRC Begins Special Inspection at Urenco USA Facility |
| 03/18/2022 | II-22-003 | NRC to Hold Virtual Meeting to Discuss Performance of the Catawba, McGuire, and Oconee Nuclear Power Plants |
| 03/18/2022 | I-22-004 | NRC to Meet with Connecticut Nuclear Energy Advisory Council to Discuss Millstone Nuclear Power Plant 2021 Performance |
| 03/16/2022 | 22-012 | NRC Issues Findings from NIST Reactor Event Special Inspection |
| 03/07/2022 | 22-011 | NRC Issues Annual Assessments for Nation’s Nuclear Power Plants |
| 03/04/2022 | II-22-002 | NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at North Anna Nuclear Power Plant |
| 03/04/2022 | III-22-004 | NRC Issues Confirmatory Order to Somat Engineering Inc. |
| 03/03/2022 | 22-010 | NRC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule for Decommissioning Nuclear Power Plants |
| 03/03/2022 | III-22-003 | NRC Finalizes White Finding at Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant |
| 03/02/2022 | I-22-003 | NRC Proposes $25,600 Fine for Pennsylvania Company |
| 03/01/2022 | III-22-002 | NRC Proposes $16,000 Fine to Acuren Inspection, Inc. for Violations of NRC Requirements |
| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/25/2022 | 22-009 | NRC’s Antonios Zoulis Honored as a 2022 Federal Engineer of the Year |
| 02/23/2022 | 22-008 | NRC Proposes to Amend Licensing, Inspection, and Annual Fees for Fiscal Year 2022 |
| 02/18/2022 | 22-007 | NRC Seeks Public Input on Environmental Review Topics for Kairos Test Reactor Construction Permit |
| 02/17/2022 | IV-22-002 | NRC Schedules a Regulatory Conference with Energy Northwest |
| 02/17/2022 | IV-22-001 | NRC Proposes $7,000 Fine to Marian Medical Services |
| 02/14/2022 | II-22-001 | NRC Names New Resident Inspector at Catawba Nuclear Station |
| 02/09/2022 | 22-006 | NRC Opens Hearing Opportunity for Kairos Test Reactor Construction Permit Application |
| 02/02/2022 | 22-005 | NRC Announces Opportunity to Request Hearing on Vogtle Unit 4 Notice of Intended Operation |
| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 01/26/2022 | I-22-002 | NRC Issues Confirmatory Order, $50,000 Civil Penalty to HDI Over Security-Related Violations at Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant |
| 01/26/2022 | III-22-001 | NRC Schedules a Regulatory Conference with Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp. |
| 01/20/2022 | 22-004 | NRC Opens Online Registration for Virtual 2022 Regulatory Information Conference |
| 01/11/2022 | 22-003 | NRC Announces Brooke Poole Clark as Next Commission Secretary |
| 01/10/2022 | I-22-001 | NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at Salem Nuclear Power Plant |
| 01/06/2022 | 22-002 | NRC Denies Oklo Combined License Application for Lack of Information; Company May Reapply in the Future |
| 01/04/2022 | 22-001 | Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Elects 2022 Leadership; Confirms Meeting Schedule |
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