NRC's Fair Hiring Talks: Nukes and Niceties?
Published Date: 6/13/2025
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is keeping things transparent with public meetings scheduled mainly for the week of June 16, 2025, and no meetings planned for the following weeks through July 21. These meetings let everyone stay in the loop about important topics like workplace fairness, and you can join in person or online. No extra costs or big changes here—just clear, open talks happening soon!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
June 17 NRC Public Briefing
You can attend the Nuclear Regulatory Commission public briefing on Human Capital and Equal Employment Opportunity at 10:00 a.m. on June 17, 2025 in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, or watch live via webcast at https://video.nrc.gov/.
No NRC Meetings June 23–July 21
There are no Nuclear Regulatory Commission meetings scheduled for the weeks of June 23, 30, July 7, July 14, and July 21, 2025.
Disability Accommodations Available
The NRC provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities for participation in public meetings. To request accommodations, contact Anne Silk at 301-287-0745, videophone 240-428-3217, or by email at [email protected].
Request Electronic Meeting Notices
Members of the public may ask to receive these NRC meeting notices electronically by contacting the Office of the Secretary at 301-415-1969 or by email at [email protected] or [email protected].
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