PUBLIC USE OF THE 

NRC TWO WHITE FLINT 

NORTH AUDITORIUM

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 
PUBLIC USAGE

The U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 

(NRC) welcomes public use of its auditorium 

at 11545 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland,

for non-commercial, non-profit cultural, educational, and recreational activities1 to include the

following:

❏ exhibits;

❏ seminars, lectures, or conferences;

❏ training;

❏ music recitals and performances;

❏ meetings that give information to 

the general public; and

❏ fund raising for nonprofit 

organizations2.

LOCATION (Click Here to See Map)

The Two White Flint North (TWFN) building

that houses the auditorium is located less than 

one block from the White Flint Metrorail Station 

(the Red Line), between Marinelli Road and 

Nicholson Lane. Visitors may enter the auditorium from a rear driveway and ride the elevator 

from the mezzanine down one floor to the 

auditorium. Pedestrians at the Plaza in front of 

the building can use the Auditorium elevator in 

the TWFN building to reach the mezzanine 

entrance to the auditorium. The auditorium 

meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

standards for accessibility.
POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND 

PROHIBITIONS

NRC’s Administrative Services Center (ASC)

will provide specific policies and procedures 

to follow when you contact them. Generally,

however—

❏ you may not smoke or use alcoholic 

beverages or intoxicants in the 

auditorium and adjacent lobbies, 

corridors, the parking garage, stairways, 

and rest rooms;

❏ you may not use the auditorium for any 

commercial activities or a private social 

event such as a wedding reception or 

birthday party;

❏ you have to leave all areas in the 

condition you found them upon arrival;

❏ you are liable for any damages that occur 

during your scheduled use;

❏ you must present a picture identification 

(i.e., drivers permit) to security guards;

❏ you may be subject to security screening 

by guards through metal detectors and/or 

x-ray equipment and;

❏ you are prohibited from bringing

dangerousitemsinto the buildings.

Prohibited articlesinclude any firearm,

explosive or incendiary device; any

camera, copying or recording device; or

any other item similar in effect or purpose.

1

Section 102 of the Public Buildings Cooperative Use Act of

1976 (Pub. L. 94-541); Federal Property Management 

Regulations (41 CFR Subpart 101-20.4), “Occasional Use of 

Public Buildings”; and “Adequate Public Facilities Agreement,” 

October 28, 1994.

2

For a fund-raising event, the applicant has to sign a statement

that the funds solicited will benefit a religion or religious group 

or an organization that has tax exempt status from the Internal 

Revenue Service (25 U.S.C. 501).
APPLICATION TO USE

To apply to use the TWFN auditorium, click

here to fill out NRC Form 590, "Application for 

Use of TWFN Auditorium," which should be 

completed at least 30 days in advance of your 

event. Sign the completed application and 

send it to: 

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 

Office of Administration

Mail Stop OWFN-2-A13

Washington, D.C. 20555-0001 

The Office of Administration will send you a 

permit upon approval of your application. If there

are any questions regarding the application, the

Office of Administration will contact you.

FEES

NRC charges a fee to use the auditorium that 

covers NRC’s operating costs. The fee schedule 

is on the NRC Form 590. 

You must submit a cashier’s check payable to 

the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission with 

your application to cover the fees for your 

scheduled hours of use. 
HOURS AVAILABLE

The public may use the auditorium

Monday through Friday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

and on weekends or Federal holidays from

8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Garage parking is available onsite. 

Visitors can enter the parking garage from

Marinelli Road, about one-half block east of 

Rockville Pike.

DESCRIPTION

The auditorium covers 3,050 square feet and has a

maximum permissible occupancy of 300 people.

It offers a portable stage; flexible seating

arrangements; a motorized 14-by-14-foot 

projection screen; sound reinforcement; and a 

288-square-foot catering pantry equipped with 

two microwave ovens, a double sink, refrigerator, automatic dishwasher, and ice maker.
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U.S. NUCLEAR

REGULATORY

COMMISSION
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION

Office of Administration

Administrative Services Center

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 

Washington, DC 20555-0001

(301) 415-4272

June 2017