FEMA’s Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Manual is updated every four years. It provides planning standards and guidance for communities and offsite response organizations near commercial nuclear plants to prepare for radiological disasters. In preparation for the next update of the manual in 2027, FEMA is requesting public comments on the current 2023 edition of the Radiological Emergency Preparedness Manual. The public comment period will be open until Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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