NRC Announces Summer Hiatus: No Nuclear Meetings Until August
Published Date: 6/27/2025
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced that no public meetings are scheduled from June 30 through August 4, 2025, but the schedule could change quickly. This update affects anyone interested in NRC’s public meetings, keeping things transparent and accessible with accommodations available. No new costs or deadlines are introduced, just a heads-up to stay tuned online for any last-minute changes.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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No NRC Public Meetings Scheduled
There are no Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) public meetings scheduled for the weeks of June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, and August 4, 2025. The schedule can change on short notice, so check the NRC meeting schedule online at https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/public-meetings/schedule.html for updates.
Disability Accommodations Offered
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in NRC public meetings (for example, braille, large print, or videophone), you can contact Anne Silk, NRC Disability Program Specialist, at 301-287-0745, videophone 240-428-3217, or by email at Anne.Silk@nrc.gov. Determinations on accommodation requests will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Option to Receive Meeting Notices Electronically
Members of the public may request to receive NRC meeting notices electronically by contacting the Office of the Secretary at 301-415-1969 or by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. This lets you get notice of meetings and changes by email if you sign up.
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