NRC Postpones Meeting: Bureaucracy Keeps Shining On
Published Date: 6/3/2025
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is sharing its public meeting schedule for the week of June 2, 2025, under the Sunshine Act, which means meetings are open and transparent. One meeting originally set for June 6 has been postponed, and the NRC offers accommodations for people with disabilities. If you want updates or meeting info, you can sign up to get notices electronically—no cost involved!
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NRC Meetings Are Open to Public
You can attend Nuclear Regulatory Commission public meetings held under the Government in the Sunshine Act during the week of June 2, 2025. The NRC posts the Commission Meeting Schedule online at https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/public-meetings/schedule.html and you may contact the Office of the Secretary for meeting status.
Disability Accommodations Offered
If you have a disability, the NRC provides reasonable accommodations to participate in public meetings and can provide meeting notices or transcripts in alternative formats (e.g., braille, large print). To request accommodations, contact Anne Silk at 301-287-0745, videophone 240-428-3217, or by email at [email protected]; requests are decided case-by-case.
Free Electronic Meeting Notices
You can sign up to receive NRC meeting notices and updates electronically at no cost. To be added to the distribution, contact the NRC, Office of the Secretary, at 301-415-1969 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
June 6, 2025 Meeting Postponed
The NRC postponed the public meeting with the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards that was scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2025. If you planned to attend or follow that meeting, verify the updated status with the NRC Office of the Secretary.
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