Energy & environment · 04/12/2001Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Consider Temporary Exemption for Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering a temporary exemption from the requirement to perform an emergency preparedness exercise every 2 years for the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, which was postponed due to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and other factors, with the plan to conduct the exercise by April 30, 2002.