NRC Eyes Updates to Wyoming's Nuclear Oversight Deal
Published Date: 2/13/2026
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing changes to its agreement with Wyoming about how the state handles certain nuclear materials. This update affects Wyoming’s safety rules and staffing for managing these materials, aiming to keep everyone safe and sound. The public can share their thoughts by March 2, 2026, before any final decisions are made.
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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Wyoming to Regulate Certain Source Material
Under the proposed amended Agreement, the NRC would discontinue its authority and transfer regulatory authority to the State of Wyoming for "source material recovered from any mineral resources processed primarily for purposes other than its uranium or thorium content." The NRC staff concluded Wyoming's program is compatible with the Commission's program and is adequate to protect public health and safety.
State Rules, Inspections, and Staffing Details
The State of Wyoming will adopt compatible regulations by reference to 10 CFR parts 19, 20, 40, 61, 71, and 150 and the State's revised source material regulations are expected to be finalized by the end of 2025. The State will employ the equivalent of 3 full-time equivalent professional and technical staff for the Source Material Program, and inspections will be scheduled as frequently as, or more frequently than, the NRC's inspection schedule.
Existing NRC Licenses Move to State Control
After the amended Agreement takes effect, an active NRC license for the materials covered by the Agreement would continue in effect as a State of Wyoming license until it expires or is replaced by a State-issued license. The document states there is currently one NRC licensee that would be transferred to State regulation under this amendment.
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