NRC Warns Blue Energy: Secure Those Nuclear Secrets Now
Published Date: 4/17/2026
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission just told Blue Energy, Inc. to step up its game in protecting sensitive nuclear info starting March 26, 2026. This means Blue Energy must follow new rules to keep important secrets safe, helping protect everyone. If you’re involved with Blue Energy, watch out for these changes—they’re serious and effective right away!
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Immediate SGI Protection Order
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued an Order, effective March 26, 2026, requiring Blue Energy, Inc. and all persons who seek or obtain access to certain designated Safeguards Information (SGI) to comply with 10 CFR 73.21, 10 CFR 73.22, and the terms of this Order. If you work for or seek access to SGI from Blue Energy, these new protection and access rules apply to you right away.
Nominated Reviewing Official Requirement
Blue Energy must nominate one individual as the NRC-approved ‘‘reviewing official’’ and submit that person's fingerprints within 20 days of the Order (the Order was issued March 26, 2026). The NRC will decide whether that individual may access SGI; only an NRC-approved reviewing official may make SGI access determinations for others.
Fingerprinting, FBI Checks, and Appeal Rights
People who seek access to the SGI must be fingerprinted and undergo an FBI criminal history records check; Blue Energy must submit fingerprints (including the nominated reviewing official) within 20 days of the Order. Individuals get the criminal record to review and have 10 days to challenge it; the NRC describes appeal steps. Fingerprint checks have fees (paid with applications via pay.gov) and include one free resubmission if the FBI rejects prints as unclassifiable. Fingerprint and criminal history records must be retained for 3 years after employment ends or access is decided.
SGI Storage Limited to NRC-Approved Sites
Blue Energy must store the SGI covered by this Order only in facility or facilities that the NRC approves in writing; Blue Energy may request NRC approval for additional storage locations and the NRC will review such requests case-by-case.
Special Access Rules for Foreign or Minor Individuals
Blue Energy may provide the SGI to foreign/non-U.S. nationals, U.S. citizens living abroad, or individuals under age 18 only if the individual meets the Order's requirements and Blue Energy implements additional measures (for example, equivalent criminal-history checks and enhanced background checks); those additional measures must be reviewed and approved in writing by the NRC.
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