Reactor Oversight Process

The Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) is the NRC way issuing finding and violations at a low significance level but also provide a measurement which leads to higher enforcement actions.

Framework

NRC's Overall Safety Mission - Public Health and Safety as a Result of Civilian Nuclear Reactor Operation

Strategic Performance

• Reactor Safety
• Radiation Safety
• Safeguards

Cornerstones

• Barrier Integrity
• Emergency Preparedness
• Initiating Events
• Mitigating Systems
• Occupational Radiation Safety
• Physical Protection
• Public Radiation Safety

Cross-Cutting Areas

• Human Performance
• Safety Conscious Work Environment
• Problem Identification and Resolution

See also

• NRC Enforcement Policy