The Office of Public Affairs—
- (a) Develops policies, programs, and procedures for the Chairman's approval for informing the public of NRC activities;
- (b) Prepares, clears, and disseminates information to the public and the news media concerning NRC policies, programs, and activities;
- (c) Keeps NRC management informed on media coverage of activities of interest to the agency;
- (d) Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of public information staffs located at Regional Offices;
- (e) Conducts a cooperative program with schools; and
- (f) Carries out assigned activities in the area of consumer affairs.
[57 FR 1639, Jan. 15, 1992]