NRC Shares Nuke Files to Nab Fraudsters
Published Date: 2/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is updating how it shares some records to help catch and stop wrong payments by checking with the U.S. Treasury’s Do Not Pay system. This affects people involved with NRC grants, financial transactions, and claims. You’ve got until March 26, 2026, to share your thoughts, and these changes aim to keep taxpayer money safe without costing extra.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Financial Records Checked via Do Not Pay
The NRC will disclose records from its Financial Transactions and Debt Collection system (NRC 32) to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for review through the Do Not Pay Working System to identify, prevent, or recoup improper payments. This affects people who receive payments from or owe money to the NRC, including current and former employees, contractors, consultants, and vendors. The revision is presented as consistent with OMB Memorandum M-25-32 and Executive Order 14249 and is open for comment through March 26, 2026.
Student Grant Records Shared for Checks
The NRC will disclose records from its Grants Management System (NRC 5) to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for review using the Do Not Pay Working System to identify, prevent, or recoup improper payments. This applies to student recipients of NRC scholarship and fellowship grants under the University Nuclear Leadership Program. The change is announced consistent with OMB Memorandum M-25-32 and Executive Order 14249 and is open for public comment until March 26, 2026.
Claims Records Shared to Verify Awards
The NRC will disclose records from its Tort Claims and Personal Property Claims system (NRC 41) to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for review with the Do Not Pay Working System to identify, prevent, or recoup improper claim payments or awards. This affects individuals who have filed or may file claims with the NRC under the Federal Tort Claims Act or similar statutes. The change is part of the NRC's effort to strengthen payment accuracy under OMB Memorandum M-25-32 and Executive Order 14249 and is subject to comment through March 26, 2026.
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