NRC MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE CHALLENGES
Here are the nine most serious management and performance challenges facing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in FY 2025* as identified by the Inspector General:
- Implementing applicable provisions of the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024 (ADVANCE Act);
- Ensuring safety and security through risk-informed regulation of nuclear technologies and well-supported decisions regarding the restart of power plants in decommissioning;
- Overseeing the decommissioning process and the management of decommissioning trust funds;
- Ensuring the effective protection of information technology and data;
- Recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce;
- Overseeing the safe and secure use of nuclear materials and the storage and disposal of waste;
- Enhancing financial efficiency and resource management;
- Planning for and assessing the impact of artificial intelligence on nuclear safety and security programs; and,
- Promoting ethical conduct within the agency and protecting regulatory integrity.
* For more information on these challenges, see The Inspector General's Assessment of the Most Serious Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Fiscal Year 2025.
DNFSB MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE CHALLENGES
Here are the three most serious management and performance challenges facing the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board in FY 2024* as identified by the Inspector General:
- Ensuring a Healthy Culture and Climate During Leadership Transitions and Reorganizations;
- Managing Resources to Address Critical Risks; and,
- Continuing to Prioritize the DNFSB’s Focus on Technical Oversight and Reviews.
* For more information on the challenges, see The Inspector General's Assessment of the Most Serious Management and Performance Challenges Facing the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board in Fiscal Year 2025.