Past Honorable Commissioner of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Department of Energy, Office of Nuclear Energy, Washington, DC 20585-0001, USA.
Health Phys. 2011 Jan;100(1):5-11. doi: 10.1097/HP.0b013e3181f6e76e.
The history of nuclear regulation is briefly reviewed to underscore the early recognition that independence of the regulator was essential in achieving and maintaining public credibility. The current licensing process is reviewed along with the status of applications. Challenges faced by both the NRC and the industry are reviewed, such as new construction techniques involving modular construction, digital controls replacing analog circuitry, globalization of the entire supply chain, and increased security requirements. The vital area of safety culture is discussed in some detail, and its importance is emphasized.
简要回顾了核监管的历史，以强调早期就认识到监管机构的独立性对于获得和保持公众信任至关重要。审查了当前的许可程序以及申请的状况。审查了 NRC 和工业界所面临的挑战，例如涉及模块化建设的新施工技术、模拟电路被数字控制取代、整个供应链的全球化以及更高的安全要求。详细讨论了安全文化这一重要领域，并强调了其重要性。
