Nuclear Agency Wants to Keep Tracking Secret Research Agreements
Published Date: 11/26/2025
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is renewing its info collection about research code non-disclosure agreements, which affects researchers who handle sensitive nuclear data. They want your comments by January 26, 2026, to keep things clear and up-to-date. No new fees or big changes—just keeping the paperwork smooth and official.
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NDA required to access NRC codes
If you want an NRC-developed computer code, you must sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before getting access. The collection is required every time an NRC-developed code is requested; the NRC estimates 962 annual responses and a total annual burden of 962 hours. The NRC seeks public comments by January 26, 2026, about renewing OMB approval (OMB control number 3150-0240).
NDA terms: use and reporting duties
The NDA you sign forbids redistributing NRC codes and requires you to notify the NRC of code errors, code modifications, and updated user information. An executed NDA is required before access is granted to domestic or foreign licensees, universities, corporations, members of the public, and foreign technical support organizations.
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