2025-08714Notice

Nuclear Experts Meet to Beef Up Reactor Safety Protocols

Published Date: 5/16/2025

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Summary

The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) is meeting June 4-6, 2025, to review and improve safety rules for nuclear reactors, especially about risk assessments and accident info for new reactor permits. This affects nuclear power companies and the public by ensuring safer reactor construction and operation. The meetings are partly in-person and partly remote, with some sessions closed to protect sensitive info, but public participation is encouraged online.

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ACRS reviews reactor safety guidance

On June 4-6, 2025, the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will review Draft Interim Staff Guidance on the content of risk assessments and severe accident information for light‑water reactor construction permit applications. This review affects nuclear power companies applying for construction permits and is intended to lead to safer reactor construction and operation that matters to members of the public.

Portions of meeting may be closed

During the June 4-6, 2025 ACRS meetings, portions of some sessions may be closed under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(4) to protect proprietary information and under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) for internal personnel matters. That means some information discussed will not be open to the public even though other sessions are open and public participation is encouraged.

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Key Dates

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5/16/2025
6/4/2025

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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