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Title: Reassessment of the NRC`s program for protecting allegers against retaliation

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10121800· OSTI ID:10121800

On July 6, 1993, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission`s (NRC`s) Executive Director for Operations established a review team to reassess the NRC`s program for protecting allegers against retaliation. The team evaluated the current system, and solicited comments from various NRC offices, other Federal agencies, licensees, former allegers, and the public. This report is subject to agency review. The report summarizes current processes and gives an overview of current problems. It discusses: (1) ways in which licensees can promote a quality-conscious work environment, in which all employees feel free to raise concerns without fear of retaliation; (2) ways to improve the NRC`s overall handling of allegations; (3) the NRC`s involvement in the Department of Labor process; (4) related NRC enforcement practices; and (5) methods other than investigation and enforcement that may be useful in treating allegations of potential or actual discrimination. Recommendations are given in each area.

Research Organization:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC (United States)
OSTI ID:
10121800
Report Number(s):
NUREG-1499; ON: TI94006490; TRN: 94:004536
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Jan 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English