Park and walk to the auditorium. N.J. Dr. Diaz will be available to answer questions about the NRC, its oversight of nuclear power plants and related topics. During his visit, the commissioner will tour the plants and meet with NRC regional staff members and plant management and staff. The NRC regulates U.S. commercial nuclear power plants and research facilities, as well as a wide range of nuclear materials, such as medical isotopes. A five-member, presidentially appointed commission oversees and sets policy for the agency.
Commissioners serve five-year terms.
Dr. Diaz has been a member of the Commission since August 1996. His term runs until June 30, 2001. He previously was a professor of nuclear engineering at the University of Florida and director of the Innovative Nuclear Space Power and Propulsion Institute, a national consortium of universities and industry. The following is a daily update summarizing news of interest to EPA staff. Browner Tells Both.