NRC Shares Boring Meeting Calendar for Nuclear Watchdogs
Published Date: 5/9/2025
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is sharing its public meeting schedule for May and June 2025, with some weeks having no meetings. These meetings cover important topics like fuel storage and reactor safety, and anyone can join in person or online. No new costs or big changes are announced, but staying informed helps everyone keep an eye on nuclear safety.
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Public Access to NRC Meetings
You can attend Nuclear Regulatory Commission public meetings in person or watch them live by webcast during the weeks of May 12 through June 16, 2025. The notice lists public meetings on May 13 (fuel facilities and spent fuel storage/transportation), June 6 (Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards), and June 17 (human capital and equal employment opportunity); there are no meetings the weeks of May 19, May 26, and June 9, 2025. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available by contacting Anne Silk at 301-287-0745 or videophone 240-428-3217 to request them.
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