Energy & environment · 14/06/2019Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
NRC Issues Draft Regulatory Guide for Pre-Earthquake Planning and Restart of Nuclear Power Plants
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public input on a new draft regulatory guide (DG-1337) outlining procedures for nuclear power plants to prepare for, respond to, and restart after an earthquake. The guide combines lessons learned from past shutdowns and restarts of nuclear power plants since 1997.