Nuclear energy regulators roll back security drill requirements

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has voted to no longer lead security drills at nuclear power plants, instead allowing companies to lead their own drills. This decision transitions the assessment of the nuclear energy fleet’s preparation for attacks from agency-led force-on-force drills to company-led exercises in the coming years. This change means the NRC will delegate the responsibility for conducting these critical security drills directly to the power plant operators themselves. The move alters how the U.S. nuclear energy sector's readiness against potential attacks will be evaluated.