NRC's Quiet Summer: Just One Fair Hiring Briefing Scheduled
Published Date: 6/6/2025
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is sharing its public meeting schedule for June and July 2025, with only one meeting planned on June 17 about workplace fairness and hiring. These meetings are open to everyone and can be watched online or attended in person. No big changes or costs are expected, but folks interested should keep an eye on updates since schedules might shift quickly.
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Public NRC meetings — in person or webcast
You can attend or watch Nuclear Regulatory Commission public meetings scheduled during the weeks of June 9 through July 14, 2025. Meetings are open to the public and can be watched live via https://video.nrc.gov/ or attended in person at the NRC hearing room in Rockville, Maryland.
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities
If you have a disability and need an accommodation to participate in NRC public meetings, you may request braille, large print, or other formats by contacting Anne Silk at 301-287-0745, videophone 240-428-3217, or by email; determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.
June 17 briefing on workplace fairness
On June 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., the NRC will hold a public briefing on Human Capital and Equal Employment Opportunity in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland; the public may attend in person or watch the webcast.
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