US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants

Nuclear energy regulators roll back security drill requirements

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has voted to no longer lead security drills at power plants, instead allowing companies to lead their own drills in the coming years. Last week, the commission decided to transition to company-led drills rather than agency-led ones to assess the nuclear energy fleet’s preparation for attacks. The drills in question, known as force-on-force…

US nuclear power regulator phases out agency-led commando drills at plants

The U.S. nuclear power regulator voted last week to phase out agency-led ​security inspections at operating reactors, a move a safety advocate said ‌represents a failure in the government's responsibility to protect Americans from attacks on the plants.