Washington - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is requesting comment on three proposals on nuclear power plant emergency preparedness. Published in the May 18 Federal Register, a proposed rule on enhancements to emergency preparedness regulations would limit the duties of a plant's onsite emergency responders to ensure they are not overburdened and would require provisions to protect them during a "hostile" event. Plants would also be required to conduct hostile-action scenarios in drills and exercises.
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