NRC's Official Announcement: No Nuclear Meetings This Summer, Zilch
Published Date: 7/11/2025
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is sharing its public meeting schedule for July and August 2025, but guess what? No meetings are planned during these weeks! If you want updates or special accommodations, the NRC has you covered with easy ways to stay in the loop and join in.
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No NRC Public Meetings Scheduled
You cannot attend any Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) public meetings during the weeks of July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, and August 18, 2025 because the notice says there are no meetings scheduled for each of those weeks. The schedule may change on short notice and you can verify meeting status by contacting Chris Markley at 301-415-6293 or [email protected].
Disability Accommodations Available
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in NRC public meetings or need meeting materials in another format (for example, braille or large print), the NRC provides reasonable accommodations. Contact Anne Silk, NRC Disability Program Specialist, at 301-287-0745, videophone 240-428-3217, or by email at [email protected] to request accommodations; determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.
Options to Receive Meeting Notices Electronically
You can request to receive NRC public meeting notices electronically by contacting the NRC Office of the Secretary at 301-415-1969 or by emailing [email protected] or [email protected]. This lets you get meeting updates and notices by email instead of paper mail.
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