ML25253A442
| ML25253A442 | |
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| Issue date: | 10/13/2025 |
| From: | Brian Green Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| Download: ML25253A442 (5) | |
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The Origins of the White Paper Dissemination Task Force Brian D. Green, Ph.D.
Sr. Technical Advisor for Human Factors U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
& White Paper Dissemination Task Force Lead
A little story Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is the federal agency responsible for regulating the civilian use of nuclear energy.
- nuclear power plants, medical isotopes, industrial uses Existing HFE regulations were developed in response to Three Mile Island.
Recent mandate from Congress to develop a new regulation for advanced nuclear reactors.
- Rulemaking considers feedback from stakeholders via a mandated public process.
- NRC solicited feedback at various stages throughout the development.
Stakeholder Feedback Industry feedback was robust, but public and HFES engagement was limited regarding human factors.
This prompts reflection:
Were outreach efforts sufficient?
Were barrierslike time, complexity, or process discouraging participation?
I reached out to HFES for suggestions How can the government and other organizations effectively interface with HFES members?
Proposed solution:
- Establish the White Paper Dissemination Task Force to explore options and develop solutions.