Published August 31, 1992 | Version v1
Journal article

NRC criticized for cool response to hot fire-barrier issue

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Description

This article is a brief review of the NRC's efforts related to a potential problem with Thermo-Lag fire barrier material at Nuclear Power Plants. The history of the issue is provided, and the NRC's Inspector General has reported that the agency has been deficient in responding to this potential problem

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
ENR
Journal Volume
229
Journal Issue
9
Journal Page Range
p. 5.
ISSN
0891-9526
CODEN
ENRRE5

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
27037724
Subject category
S99: GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS; S21: SPECIFIC NUCLEAR REACTORS AND ASSOCIATED PLANTS;
Descriptors DEI
FIRE RESISTANCE; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; THERMAL INSULATION
Descriptors DEC
NUCLEAR FACILITIES; POWER PLANTS; THERMAL POWER PLANTS