NRC Region 3 Webinar on dry cask storage issues

No: III-13-042 November 7, 2013

CONTACT: Viktoria Mitlyng 630-829-9662

Prema Chandrathil 630-829-9663

NRC Regional Office to Discuss Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation Basics; Webinar to be Held November 14

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Region III office will hold a webinar Nov. 14th to discuss how dry spent fuel storage is regulated and inspected to ensure the public and environment are protected.

The office, located in Lisle, Ill., will explain our regulations, how dry casks are designed and the inspections performed to ensure the fuel is stored safely and securely.

“We remain committed to having discussions about the NRC’s oversight of nuclear power plants,” said NRC Region III Administrator Cynthia D. Pederson. “This webinar will give us an opportunity to continue the conversation with the public about issues of interest to them.”

The webinar will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. EST (4:30-5:30 p.m. CST). Participants will be able to view presentation slides prepared by NRC staff and submit questions in writing over the Internet. Interested members of the public must register online or follow the instructions on the meeting notice in order to participate.

[The online registration link can be accessed at this link.]