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Principles of Good Regulation
The NRC adheres to the following Principles of Good Regulation:
Independence: |
Nothing but the highest possible standards of ethical performance
and professionalism should influence regulation. However, independence
does not imply isolation. All available facts and opinions must
be sought openly from licensees and other interested members of
the public. The many and possibly conflicting public interests involved
must be considered. Final decisions must be based on objective,
unbiased assessments of all information, and must be documented
with reasons explicitly stated. |
Openness: |
Nuclear regulation is the public's business, and it must be transacted
publicly and candidly. The public must be informed about and have
the opportunity to participate in the regulatory processes as required
by law. Open channels of communication must be maintained with Congress,
other government agencies, licensees, and the public, as well as
with the international nuclear community. |
Efficiency: |
The American taxpayer, the rate-paying consumer, and licensees
are all entitled to the best possible management and administration
of regulatory activities. The highest technical and managerial competence
is required, and must be a constant agency goal. NRC must establish
means to evaluate and continually upgrade its regulatory capabilities.
Regulatory activities should be consistent with the degree of risk
reduction they achieve. Where several effective alternatives are
available, the option which minimizes the use of resources should
be adopted. Regulatory decisions should be made without undue delay. |
Clarity: |
Regulations should be coherent, logical, and practical. There
should be a clear nexus between regulations and agency goals and
objectives whether explicitly or implicitly stated. Agency positions
should be readily understood and easily applied. |
Reliability: |
Regulations should be based on the best available knowledge from
research and operational experience. Systems interactions, technological
uncertainties, and the diversity of licensees and regulatory activities
must all be taken into account so that risks are maintained at an
acceptably low level. Once established, regulation should be perceived
to be reliable and not unjustifiably in a state of transition. Regulatory
actions should always be fully consistent with written regulations
and should be promptly, fairly, and decisively administered so as
to lend stability to the nuclear operational and planning processes. |
NRC Organizational Values
Integrity |
... in our working relationships, practices and decisions. |
Excellence |
... both in our individual and collective actions. |
Service |
... to the public, and others who are affected by our work |
Respect |
... for individuals' roles, diversity, and viewpoints. |
Cooperation |
... in the planning, management, and work of the agency. |
Commitment |
... to protecting the public health and safety. |
Openness |
... in communications and decision making |
Open, Collaborative Working Environment
The NRC strives to establish and maintain an open,
collaborative working environment that encourages all employees and
contractors to promptly voice differing views without fear of retaliation.
At the NRC, we encourage trust, respect, and open
communication to foster and promote a positive work environment that maximizes
the potential of all individuals and improves our regulatory decision-making.
We expect individuals to be NRC Team
Players .
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