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The NRC is shutdown due to the lapse in appropriations. Exempted activities to maintain critical health and safety activities and progress on critical activities, including activities outlined in Executive Order 14300, as described in the OMB Approved NRC Lapse Plan will continue.

Post-Fire Operator Manual Actions

Operator manually closing a valve by turning the hand wheel
Operator manually closing a valve by turning the hand wheel

Manual actions taken by operators are part of the fire protection programs used to ensure the safety of the public and protect the environment. Either during or following a fire, operator manual actions may be permitted by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to safely shut down the plant. For additional information, see the following related pages:

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, March 10, 2020