NRC Opens Doors for Nuclear Plant License Talks
Published Date: 4/24/2025
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is holding public meetings from late April through early June 2025 to discuss important topics like nuclear plant licenses and fuel storage. These meetings are open to everyone and can be attended in person or online. No big cost changes are expected, but staying informed helps communities and businesses stay safe and prepared.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Public NRC Meetings — In Person or Webcast
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold public meetings during the weeks starting April 28 through June 2, 2025, with specific public sessions on April 29, May 13, and June 6, 2025. You can attend these meetings in person at the Commissioners' Hearing Room in Rockville, Maryland, or watch live via webcast, and the NRC offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities (contact details provided in the notice).
Closed Briefing on Annual Threat Environment
On April 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., the NRC will hold a closed briefing on the Annual Threat Environment (listed as Closed Ex. 1) that the public cannot attend. This session is not open to the public while other listed meetings are public or webcast.
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