PDR Document Holdings and Organization

On this page:

• About the Docket Files
• Docket 50 Files (Reactors and Fuel Processing Plants)
• Docket 50 Categories
• Non-Docket Files

About the Docket Files

The PDR staff maintains a collection of more than 2 million documents in hard copy and/or microfiche. The majority of these documents relate to the licensing and inspection of nuclear facilities and to the use, transport, and disposal of nuclear materials. Although many files have been retired to off-site storage, a large portion of the collection is available only on microfiche. Microfiche was discontinued in November 1999 when ADAMS was introduced. Paper copies were discontinued in January 2000.

This information is organized into the following docket files:

Docket 50 Files (Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Processing Plants)

Each nuclear power reactor has its own docket number under which all documents pertaining to that facility are filed.

Each docket file is divided into categories. These categories pertain either to different aspects of the licensing process or to different document types. For more information about these categories, any user may request a free copy NUREG/BR-0052, Rev. 2, "Public Document Room File Classification System," by contacting the PDR staff. The file classification system is primarily a location guide to the paper file collection. It can be used as a general guide to types of NRC documents, but does not provide information on the location of microfiche or electronic copies.

Docket 50 Categories

Non-Docket Files

The PDR also maintains files of non-docketed materials that are categorized as--