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William D. Magwood, IV Commissioner William D. Magwood, IV Commissioner April 18, 2012 Fukushima Dai-ichi March 11, 2011 and Beyond 2

U.S. Government Response Multi-Agency Assistance to Japan NRC HHS Provided expert advice - including regarding the use of potassium iodide or the need to use bottled water DOE /NNSA Provided specialized robotic equipment to Japan Conducted various nuclear analyses Provided aerial measurement systems Conducted thousands of air and field samples in Japan Analyzed samples at U.S. national labs Provided modeling and analytical support to U.S. and Japanese organizations. Deployed expert team to Japan with experience including: - BWR reactor safety systems - Dose assessment - Protective measures AID Coordinated overall USG relief efforts. Deployed a Disaster Assistance Response Team to support emergency response. Provided $6.3 million in humanitarian assistance, including urban search and rescue (USAR) activities. DoD Multifaceted support for relief efforts including delivery of tons of water, food and medical supplies to affected areas Provided $88.6 million in humanitarian assistance Conducted USAR operations and transport of USAR cargo Assured safety of U.S. military personnel based in Japan. FEMA Deployed search and rescue teams to Japan to conduct missions utilizing canines and listening devices U.S. Embassy Japan Focal point for assistance effort and for providing information to American citizens in Japan Embassy Staff Grew by 150 during the Crisis 3 Understand the Risks Facing Each Plant We Can t Predict Every Event Recovering from Disaster is At Least as Important as Preparing for Disaster After Fukushima We Must Learn the Big Lessons Potential for Common Cause Failure of On-Site and Off-Site AC Power 4

Fukushima Teaches The Public Listens 5 NRC Near-Term Task Force U.S. Plants Are Safe No imminent risk from continued nuclear power plant operation and licensing activities. Similar events in the U.S. very unlikely. Mitigation measures already in place could reduce the likelihood of core damage and radiological releases. 12 Technical recommendations to further enhance U.S. nuclear safety. 6

Enhancements to Nuclear Safety Elements of Prioritized NRC Action Reevaluation of All External Hazards for Each Plant Enhanced Station Black Out Rulemaking Mitigating Strategies for Beyond Design Basis Events Installation of Reliable Hardened Vents for BWR Mark I and Mark II Containments New Spent Fuel Pool Instrumentation Requirements Integration of Emergency Procedures Staffing and Communications for Multiunit Events 7 What s Next? In the US Major Policy Questions Should We Further Revise our Approach to Emergency Planning? Should more Spent Fuel be Removed from Pools and Placed in Dry Storage? Do We Need a New Regulatory Regime to Address Beyond Design Bases Events? Do We Need to Revise Our Regulatory Approach to Look Beyond Safety and Address Large Socioeconomic Disruptions? 8

Four Pillars of Nuclear Safety PILLAR ONE: EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL Regulatory Agencies and Plant Operators MUST have high-quality, technically experienced staffs - Neither should rely on outside organizations for core technical expertise such reliance can be disastrous in an emergency - Academic training and management expertise is important but deep experience in operations and regulatory oversight is more important 9 Four Pillars of Nuclear Safety PILLAR TWO: INDEPENDENT DECISION-MAKING Regulatory Officials and Plant Operators MUST have the ability to make IMMEDIATE decisions regarding plant safety - Plant Operators should be authorized and EXPECTED to make decisions on-the-spot when circumstances warrant - Regulatory decisions should have a clear technical bases - National policy authorities should be reluctant to become involved in purely regulatory decisions 10

Four Pillars of Nuclear Safety PILLAR THREE: SAFETY CULTURE All organizations involved in nuclear operations and safety oversight must develop an effective safety culture - A strong safety culture is the first and last line of defense - Vital to emphasize a questioning attitude in all operational choices and regulatory decisions - Important to establish an atmosphere in which all personnel can raise concerns without fear 11 Four Pillars of Nuclear Safety PILLAR FOUR: TRANSPARENCY Regulatory and Operational decisions should be made in a transparent fashion - Recognize that the public has a RIGHT to know! - Demonstrating that decisions are made on the technical facts with safety as the highest interest will build public trust and confidence even when members of the public disagree with the decision - Public will understand the need to protect security information 12

Four Pillars of Nuclear Safety Experienced Personnel Independent Decision-Making Safety Culture Transparency We knew this before Fukushima. After Fukushima, all can see that these pillars are invaluable and essential for future safety 13 Looking Forward The Work Continues Since Fukushima, NRC has granted licenses to build and operate new Generation III+ nuclear plants in Georgia and South Carolina NRC is evaluating 10 additional new plant applications from power companies across the United States 14

Looking Forward The Vital Importance of Japan Japan remains a nuclear technology and industrial superpower The U.S. and other nations rely on Japanese capabilities and expertise to support new nuclear construction Japanese research and development into advanced fuel cycles and Generation IV reactors is a global asset Japanese leadership is essential to address global issues such as nonproliferation and climate change 15 WWW.NRC.GOV