Tour Request
A tour request may be sent by e-mail to
Once you receive an email response, please note that there are several further steps for a tour to be scheduled for your group.
First, it is important to note that, with a few exceptions identified in the Code of Federal regulations 10CFR73, visitors 18 and older are required to be cleared via background check. The signed background check form for each individual who will be visiting the facility is required to initiate the check. This process typically takes a couple of days but can require as long as 2 weeks to complete in certain circumstances. The completed and signed request for a background check should be emailed two weeks prior to the requested date to
Next, a complete roster is required two weeks prior to any tour. The roster template will be provided via email and may be returned to NETL via
Finally, there are a few important notes for groups once confirmation is received and a scheduled time is confirmed:
- Enclosed shoes and long pants are required (no sandals, Crocs, shorts etc.).
- No recording devices (cameras, audio recorders) or transmitting devices (phones, pagers) are allowed on the tour.
- Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Without proper supervision, access may be denied.
- If you need ADA accommodations, please contact NETL at least five business days before the event.
- Parking requires a UT valid permit. If you do not have a UT parking permit, you will need to purchase a visitor parking pass.
- This may be done by securing it from the vending machine near the guard kiosk or use the ParkMobile App with zone 96113 (Apple store or Google play)
