Press Release-IV-21-006, NRC Names New Resident Inspector at the Columbia Generating Station

Press Release-IV-21-006: NRC Names New Resident Inspector at the Columbia Generating Station

ML21211A058
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Site:	Columbia
Issue date:	05/18/2021
From:	Office of Public Affairs Region IV
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No: IV-21-006 May 18, 2021

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Victor Dricks, 817-200-1128 NRC Names New Resident Inspector at the Columbia Generating Station The NRC has selected Amber Donley as the new resident inspector at the Columbia Generating Station near Richland, Washington.

Donley joined the NRC in 2020. Previously, she worked at the Peach Bottom nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania as a radiochemist. She holds a doctorate in analytical radiochemistry from Washington State University and a bachelors degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Michigan.

Ambers extensive background and training will help the NRC ensure the continued safe operation of the Columbia Generating Station, said NRC Region IV Administrator Scott Morris. She is a great addition to our onsite inspection team.

Each U.S. commercial nuclear power plant site has at least two NRC resident inspectors.

Donley joins senior resident inspector Nick Hernandez. They serve as the agencys eyes and ears at the facility, conducting inspections, monitoring significant work projects, and interacting with plant workers and the public.