NRC Schedules Routine Sunshine Act Meetings for February
Published Date: 1/31/2025
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is holding public meetings starting February 6, 2025, with most weeks through March 10 having no scheduled meetings yet. These meetings are open to everyone and can be attended in person or watched online. The NRC is making sure everyone, including people with disabilities, can join easily, with no extra costs or delays expected.
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NRC Public Meeting on February 6
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a public briefing on ADVANCE Act Activities at 9:00 a.m. on February 6, 2025. You can attend in person in the Commissioners' Hearing Room at 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, or watch live via webcast at https://video.nrc.gov/. The meeting schedule covers the weeks of February 3 through March 10, 2025; most other weeks are listed as having no meetings scheduled.
Accessibility Accommodations Available
The NRC provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in these public meetings. To request accommodations or alternate formats (for example, braille or large print), contact Anne Silk, NRC Disability Program Specialist, at 301-287-0745, videophone 240-428-3217, or by email at [email protected]. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.
Option to Receive Meeting Notices Electronically
Members of the public may request to receive NRC meeting notices electronically by contacting the Office of the Secretary at 301-415-1969 or by email at [email protected] or [email protected].
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