The Nuclear Regulatory Commission met its strategic goals and objectives for safety and security in fiscal 2016, according to an agency report released Friday.
The NRC “improved its operations by investing in its skilled workforce of engineers and scientists,” the report says.
“The agency is also in a sound financial position, having sufficient funds to meet programmatic needs and adequate controls in place to manage these funds,” according to an NRC press release issued Friday. “For the 13th consecutive year, the agency received an unmodified audit opinion on its financial statements from independent auditors, with no instances of noncompliance with laws and regulations.”
The 169-page document covers the scope of the NRC’s regulatory work in areas including spent nuclear fuel transport and storage and decommissioning and low-level waste. It notes developments in those sectors during the fiscal year, which ended on Sept. 30.
“The performance and dedication of NRC staff in achieving our safety and security goals continues to be impressive,” Chairman Stephen Burns said in a statement. “Our commitment to good governance enables us to manage our internal controls and regulate effectively in a dynamic environment. We remain focused on performing our safety and security mission in the most efficient manner possible.”
