Nuclear reactor and materials licensees maintained their excellent safety record again during the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, according to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2015, issued today. The report details the agency’s program and financial performance from Oct. 1, 2014, through Sept. 30, 2015. It reflects the agency’s achievement of its safety and security strategic goals and objectives, and their related performance indicators.
The report also points out the agency’s sound financial position and full compliance with laws governing federal spending. For the 12th consecutive year, an independent auditor found no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in the agency’s financial statements.
The report finds that the agency improved its operational activities by continuing to invest in a skilled workforce. It looks back on the NRC’s achievements over the past year in licensing, oversight, rulemaking and research for reactors, nuclear materials, and waste safety. It also details the challenges ahead, which include market pressures on operating plants, continued compliance with evolving international standards and treaties, and forces beyond the NRC’s control such as initiatives of the legislative and executive branches.
“This report shows the NRC staff’s steadfast commitment to meeting the agency’s safety and security goals,” said Chairman Stephen Burns. “At the same time, we continue to do all we can to manage our resources efficiently and effectively.”
A copy of the full report can be found on the NRC’s website.
