NRC's Sparse May Meetings: Nuclear Chat Dates Revealed
Published Date: 5/5/2025
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is keeping its public meeting schedule open and easy to follow from May 5 to June 9, 2025, with a couple of key meetings planned. These meetings let the public watch or join in on important talks about nuclear safety and fuel storage, either in person or online. No big cost changes are expected, but staying informed is a smart move for anyone interested in nuclear energy decisions.
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Public NRC Meeting Schedule
You can attend or watch Nuclear Regulatory Commission public meetings held during the weeks of May 5, 12, 19, 26, and June 2 and 9, 2025. Two specific public meetings are listed: May 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (Strategic Programmatic Overview of Fuel Facilities and the Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation Business Lines) and June 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. (Meeting with the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards).
Disability Accommodations Offered
If you need accommodations to attend or access meeting materials, the NRC provides reasonable accommodations (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] to request an accommodation; decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
Request Electronic Meeting Notices
You may ask to receive these meeting notices electronically by contacting the NRC Office of the Secretary at 301-415-1969 or by email at [email protected] or [email protected]. You may also verify meeting status by contacting Chris Markley at 301-415-6293 or via email at [email protected].
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