The NRC's Enforcement Program supports the NRC's overall safety mission in protecting the public and the environment. Consistent with that purpose, enforcement action is used as a deterrent to emphasize the importance of compliance with regulatory requirements and to encourage prompt identification and prompt, comprehensive correction of violations.

See the following for more information on enforcement:

See also these document collections related to enforcement:

You can report or request NRC action on nuclear health and safety concerns in several ways:

Report a safety concern related to nuclear activities regulated by the NRC.
Report fraud, waste, or abuse by NRC employees or contractors.
Petition the NRC to take specific enforcement action against a licensee or any other person subject to the jurisdiction of the Commission for potential health and safety concerns.