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How We Regulate

Regulations, Guidance, and Communications

Conceptual Design

Pre-Licensing Activities

DOE's License Application

Licensing Activities

Regulatory Oversight

Public Involvement

High-Level Waste Disposal Oversight

Currently the NRC has no direct safety oversight responsibilities for the potential Yucca Mountain repository, as there is no licensee. During the pre-licensing phase the NRC maintains an on-site representative office in Las Vegas, Nevada.

See the On-Site Representatives Responsibilities page for more information about the activities of this office, including reports published by the on-site Representatives since January, 2000.

A description of the NRC’s role in the pre-licensing process is also available.

In the future, if the DOE applies for a license, the NRC will have an oversight program. A description of how NRC conducts its oversight program for the high-level waste program, which could include inspection, will be available should the DOE apply for a license.