Memorandum of Understanding Between the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency

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On December 7, 2015, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a framework of cooperation between them in radiological emergency response planning and preparedness matters. The MOU ensures that the agencies' mutual efforts will be directed toward more effective preparedness plans, and related response measures at and in the vicinity of utilization facilities.