Region II
On this Page:
- Region II Office
- Public Affairs Staff
- Office of Investigations Field Office
- Regional Counsel
- Regional State Liaison Officer
- Enforcement and Investigations Coordination Staff
- Division of Reactor Projects
- Division of Reactor Safety
- Division of Fuel Facility Inspection
- Division of Resource Management and Administration
- Division of Construction Projects
- Division of Construction Inspection
Regional Administrator: Victor McCree
Deputy Regional Administrator for Operations: Leonard Wert
Executes established NRC policies and assigned programs relating to inspection, licensing, enforcement, investigation, governmental liaison, and emergency response within regional boundaries.
Deputy Regional Administrator for Construction: Frederick Brown
Executes established NRC policies and assigned programs relating to inspection, licensing, enforcement, investigation, and governmental liaison for construction inspection program activities for reactors and fuel cycle facilities, nationwide.
Public Affairs Staff
Sr. Public Affairs Officer: Roger Hanah
Field Public Affairs Officer: Joseph Ledford
Implements NRC policies and programs for public affairs in the Region.
Office of Investigations Field Office
Director: Robert Rzepka
Provides investigative support to Region II.
Regional Counsel
Carolyn Evans
Advises the regional administrator on legal issues.
Regional State Liaison Officer
Robert Trojanowski
Coordinates and carries out communication between NRC and the States and appropriate local governments within the Region regarding the regulation of nuclear materials and facilities.
Enforcement and Investigations Coordination Staff
Enforcement Officer: Carolyn Evans
Implements enforcement policy in the Region and coordinates allegation and investigation activities.
Division of Reactor Projects
Director: Richard Croteau
Deputy Director: William Jones
Implements and coordinates the inspection of all reactors and related project management activities. Supervises and directs the resident inspection staff at each reactor facility and coordinates site inspection activities with the Division of Reactor Safety. The span of activities includes, but is not limited to, routine, special, and reactive inspections; enforcement; assessment; allegation follow-up; and the recruiting and training of staff. Coordinates with the Project Division of the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation.
Reactor Projects Branches 1-7
Plans, directs and coordinates the inspection activities and related project management functions at assigned reactor facilities. Supervises and trains staff, including resident inspectors. Performs assessment of power reactor facilities, which includes baseline and supplemental inspections, enforcement assessment, allegation follow-up, and the recruiting and training of staff. Coordinates inspection activities with the Division of Reactor Safety and the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation. Acts as liaison with the Project Division counterpart in the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation.
Reactor Projects Branch 1
Chief: Jonathan Bartley
Reactor Projects Branch 2
Chief: Frank Ehrhardt
Reactor Projects Branch 3
Chief: Daniel Rich
Reactor Projects Branch 4
Chief: Randall Musser
Reactor Projects Branch 5
Chief: Gerald McCoy
Reactor Projects Branch 6
Chief: Scott Shaeffer
Reactor Projects Branch 7
Chief: George Hopper
Division of Reactor Safety
Director: Terrance Reis
Deputy Director: Harold Christensen
Implements the NRC's Reactor Oversight Program in the areas of engineering, maintenance, radiological controls, emergency preparedness, security, and operator license requalification. Implements the NRC operator license examination program; the fuel facilities security inspection program; the license renewal inspection program; the independent spent fuel storage installation inspections program. Provides specialized technical support. Reviews license changes to emergency preparedness and security plans. Coordinates with the technical Divisions in the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, and the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards.
Engineering Branch 1
Chief: Rebecca Nease
Inspects reactor licensee activities in the area of engineering. Provides technical expertise and support in the engineering areas of design, modifications and evaluations of changes, tests and experiments. Conducts Region-based baseline and supplemental engineering inspections.
Engineering Branch 2
Chief: Michael King
Inspects reactor licensee and fuel facility activities in the areas of fire protection and problem identification and resolution. Provides technical expertise and support in the fire protection area and risk analysis. Conducts Region-based baseline and supplemental fire protection inspections and problem identification and resolution inspections.
Engineering Branch 3
Chief: Steven Vias
Inspects reactor licensee activities in the areas of inservice inspection program, maintenance rule implementation, and heat sink performance. Provides technical expertise and support for the license renewal inspection program; the reactor and fuel facility construction programs; and independent spent fuel storage installation inspection program. Conducts Region-based baseline and supplemental maintenance inspections
Plant Support Branch 1
Chief: Brian Bonser
Inspects reactor licensee activities in the areas of health physics, environmental and effluent monitoring and controls, and emergency preparedness. Provides technical expertise and support for the radiation protection and emergency preparedness programs. Conducts Region-based baseline and supplemental radiation protection and emergency preparedness inspections.
Plant Support Branch 2
Chief: Binoy Desai
Inspects reactor licensee and fuel facility activities in the area of security. Provides technical expertise and support for the security safeguards programs. Conducts Region-based baseline and supplemental security inspections at reactor and fuel facilities.
Operations Branch1
Chief: Malcolm Widmann
Administers the operator licensing program by conducting operator requalification training inspections, and operator licensing examinations. Provides technical expertise and support for the operator licensing program. Conducts Region-based baseline and supplemental operator licensing program inspections.
Operations Branch2
Chief: Mark Franke
Administers the operator licensing program by conducting operator requalification training inspections, and operator licensing examinations. Provides technical expertise and support for the operator licensing program. Conducts Region-based baseline and supplemental operator licensing program inspections.
Division of Fuel Facility Inspection
Director: Anthony Gody
Deputy Director: Mark Lesser
Responsible for inspection and technical evaluation of all NRC regulated areas associated with fuel facilities in the United States. Responsible for project management activities for these facilities and oversight of the associated inspection program. Acts as the focal point for coordination with NMSS Headquarters in the fuel facility area. Supports and participates in the Incident Response Program.
Fuel Facility Inspection Branch 1
Chief: Alan Blamey
Performs inspections and evaluations of assigned fuel facilities. Conducts inspections at these fuel facilities including the resident inspector program at two Category I fuel facilities and routine inspections at the assigned facilities in such areas as operational safety, radiation safety, emergency preparedness, chemical safety and nuclear criticality safety. Implements the Enforcement Policy in connection with findings for fuel facilities. Provides the project management and inspection program oversight for the assigned fuel facilities, as well as for the MOX fuel facility construction projects. Focal point for coordination with NMSS Headquarters in the fuel facility area and supports the Region II Incident Response program in that area. Provides support for NMSS guidance/development in the fuel facility area.
Fuel Facility Inspection Branch 2
Chief: (Vacant)
Performs inspections and evaluations of assigned fuel facilities. Conducts inspections at these fuel facilities including the resident inspector program at the USEC Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant and routine inspections at the assigned facilities in such areas as operational safety, radiation safety, emergency preparedness, chemical safety and nuclear criticality safety. Implements the Enforcement Policy in connection with findings for fuel facilities. Provides the project management and inspection program oversight for the assigned fuel facilities, as well as for the gas centrifuge projects. Focal point for coordination with NMSS Headquarters in the fuel facility area and supports the Region II Incident Response program in that area. Provides support for NMSS guidance/development in the fuel facility area.
Fuel Facility Inspection Branch 3
Chief:Marvin Sykes
Division of Resource Management and Administration
Director: Glenn Trent
Deputy Director: Clarissa Evans Brown
Performs administrative functions in human resource management, contract administration, budget and fiscal management, ADP services, space and property management, telecommunications, and general administrative services, including license fee management and FOIA processing.
Human Resources Branch
Chief: Edith Sparks
Provides and coordinates regional human resource services, including training, staffing, employee benefits, and labor relations.
Information Resources Branch
Chief: Russell Ficken
Provides regional information support services, including computer operations, telecommunications, mail, and records file management, including FOIA. Computer services include application/system development, end user support, LAN administration, integration of headquarters and regional systems, office automation, and equipment and software analysis. Telecommunications include both voice and data communication.
Financial Management Branch
Chief: Clinton McGill
Performs budgeting, accounting, management analysis, travel, contract administration, purchasing, procurement of goods and services. Performs facility management functions, security, property management, and space planning.
Division of Construction Projects
Director: Joel Munday
Deputy Director: Robert Haag (Acting)
Implements and coordinates the inspection of construction and fabrication activities for new reactors and fuel cycle facilities. Performs related project management activities. Supervises and directs the resident inspection staff at each reactor construction site and coordinates site inspection activities with the Division of Construction Inspection. The span of activities includes, but is not limited to, inspections; enforcement; assessment; allegation follow-up; and the recruiting and training of staff. Assists the Office of New Reactors in the development of the necessary regulatory infrastructure to support reactor and fuel cycle facility construction activities. Coordinates with the Office of New Reactors, the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, and the host regional office. Serves as the contact with applicants, Headquarters offices, external stakeholders, and the public for construction activities.
Construction Projects Branch 1
Chief: Deborah Seymour
Plans, directs, and coordinates all aspects of construction and pre-operational readiness inspections at assigned fuel facilities under construction. This includes routine and reactive inspections, as well as allegation follow-up and facility assessment. Hires, trains, and supervises staff, including resident inspectors. Performs project management activities for assigned facilities and serves as primary interface point with fuel facility applicants or licensees. Performs liaison with other NRC staff such as the Office of Nuclear Material and Safeguards, the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, and the Region II Division of Fuel Facility Inspection.
Construction Projects Branch 2
Chief: David Ayres
Serves as the lead for the Center for Construction Inspection's (CCI) work developing the infrastructure and processes for implementing the new reactor inspection program. Developing the infrastructure and processes for implementing the new reactor construction program includes: (1) ITTAAC scheduling, (2) inspection reporting, and (3) hiring and developing the resident and regional office staff. Also provides program office support in the development of areas such as assessment, enforcement, and ITAAC closure. Serves as primary interface point with the Office of New Reactors and other NRC offices on issues related to the development of the new reactor inspection program.
Construction Projects Branch 3
Chief: (Vacant)
Plans, directs, and coordinates all aspects of inspection at Watts Bar Unit 2. This includes routine and reactive inspections, as well as allegation follow-up and facility assessment. Hires, trains and supervises staff, including resident inspectors. Performs project management activities for Watts Bar Unit 2 and serves as the primary interface point with this licensee. Performs liaison with other NRC staff such as the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation and the Region II Divisions of Reactor Projects and Reactor Safety.
Construction Projects Branch 4
Chief: Michael Ernstes
Plans, directs, and coordinates all aspects of inspection at new reactor facilities under construction. This includes routine and reactive inspections, as well as allegation follow-up and facility assessment. Hires, trains and supervises staff, including resident inspectors. Performs project management activities for assigned facilities and serves as primary interface point with new construction power reactor licensees. Performs liaison with other NRC staff such as the Office of New Reactors and the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response.
Division of Construction Inspection
Director: Jimi Yerokun
Deputy Director: (Vacant)
Implements assigned portions of the construction inspection program and the vendor inspection program for all new reactors and fuel facilities. Provides specialized technical support to the Division of Construction Projects. Serves as the focal point for coordinating with technical counterparts and referring potential generic insights to Headquarters. Coordinates with the technical divisions in the Office of New Reactors, the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, and the Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards.
Construction Inspection Branch 1
Chief: Anthony Masters
Plans, conducts, and documents inspections, primarily in the electrical and instrumentation and controls areas, to verify licensee applicant compliance with associated commitments and regulations. Participates in enforcement and assessments activities. Activities are primarily focused on the activities of fuel facilities, Watts Bar Unit 2, and new reactor applicants and licensees. Inspections of vendor activities, in support of the Office of New Reactors and the Office of Nuclear Material and Safeguards are also conducted. In addition, the branch serves as the focal point for coordinating with technical counterparts and referring technical issues to Headquarters in the electrical and instrumentation and controls areas. As appropriate, also coordinates technical issues with the Divisions of Reactor Projects and Reactor Safety in the host regions. Hires, trains and supervises staff.
Construction Inspection Branch 2
Chief: Kathleen O'Donohue
Plans, conducts, and documents inspections, primarily in the civil engineering area, to verify licensee applicant compliance with associated commitments and regulations. Participates in enforcement and assessments activities. Activities are primarily focused on the activities of fuel facilities, Watts Bar Unit 2, and new reactor applicants and licensees. Inspections of vendor activities, in support of the Office of New Reactors and the Office of Nuclear Material and Safeguards are also conducted. In addition, the branch serves as the focal point for coordinating with technical counterparts and referring technical issues to Headquarters in the civil engineering area. As appropriate, also coordinates technical issues with the Divisions of Reactor Projects and Reactor Safety in the host regions. Hires, trains and supervises staff.
Construction Inspection Branch 3
Chief: Marvin Freeman
Plans, conducts, and documents inspections, primarily in the mechanical and welding engineering areas, to verify licensee applicant compliance with associated commitments and regulations. Participates in enforcement and assessments activities. Activities are primarily focused on the activities of fuel facilities, Watts Bar Unit 2, and new reactor applicants and licensees. Inspections of vendor activities, in support of the Office of New Reactors and the Office of Nuclear Material and Safeguards are also conducted. In addition, the branch serves as the focal point for coordinating with technical counterparts and referring technical issues to Headquarters in the mechanical and welding engineering areas. As appropriate, also coordinates technical issues with the Divisions of Reactor Projects and Reactor Safety in the host regions. Hires, trains and supervises staff.
