NRC's Secret Meeting: Sunshine Act Does Its Thing Again
Published Date: 7/3/2025
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is holding a closed meeting on July 1, 2025, to discuss internal management and personnel matters. This update reminds everyone that accommodations are available for people with disabilities who want to participate. No new costs or public access changes are expected, but the NRC is keeping things transparent by sharing this info ahead of time.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
NRC meeting is closed to public
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a closed meeting on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to discuss internal management and personnel matters. The meeting status is listed as "Closed," meaning the public cannot attend that session.
Accommodations available for disabilities
The NRC provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who want to participate in public meetings and will consider requests case‑by‑case; contact Anne Silk at 301-287-0745, videophone 240-428-3217, or the provided email for requests. Formats offered include braille and large print.
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