NRC Schedules Nuclear Chats for Public Ears
Published Date: 3/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is keeping its public meetings open and easy to join, with some scheduled for April 2025. These meetings affect anyone interested in nuclear safety and regulations, offering live webcasts and accommodations for disabilities. No big cost changes are noted, but staying informed means you won’t miss important updates or decisions.
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NRC meetings are public and webcast
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is holding public meetings during the weeks of March 24, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, and April 28, 2025. You can attend in person at the Commissioners' Hearing Room in Rockville, Maryland, or watch live via webcast at https://video.nrc.gov; specific public meetings are scheduled on April 8 and April 10, 2025. The meeting schedule is subject to change on short notice and is posted at https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/public-meetings/schedule.html.
Accommodations and electronic notices available
The NRC provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and will supply meeting notices, transcripts, or other meeting information in alternate formats such as braille or large print on a case-by-case basis; contact Anne Silk at 301-287-0745, videophone 240-428-3217, or by email at [email protected]. Members of the public may also request to receive meeting notices electronically by contacting the Office of the Secretary at 301-415-1969 or by emailing [email protected] or [email protected].
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