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Planning and preparedness for radiological emergencies at nuclear power stations

Conference ·
OSTI ID:231346
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  1. Argonne National Lab., IL (United States). Decision and Information Sciences Div.

The Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Program was created after the March 1979 accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power station. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assists state and local governments in reviewing and evaluating state and local REP plans and preparedness for accidents at nuclear power plants, in partnership with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), which evaluates safety and emergency preparedness at the power stations themselves. Argonne National Laboratory provides support and technical assistance to FEMA in evaluating nuclear power plant emergency response exercises, radiological emergency plans, and preparedness.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
231346
Report Number(s):
ANL/DIS/CP--89927; CONF-9604136--7; ON: DE96009453
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English