ACRS Gears Up for Nuclear Plant Safety Review Sessions
Published Date: 10/1/2025
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Summary
The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) is meeting November 5-7, 2025, to review important nuclear reactor safety topics, including the Kemmerer construction permit. The committee will focus only on truly new and important issues, following recent government reforms, which may speed up reviews and reduce costs. The public can join the open sessions online or by phone, making it easier for everyone to stay informed.
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ACRS Narrows Reviews; May Cut Costs
Under Executive Order 14300 dated May 23, 2025, the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will limit its functions to the minimum required by law and focus permitting and licensing reviews only on issues that are truly novel and noteworthy. The notice says this change may speed up reviews and reduce costs for applicants, including those involved in the Kemmerer construction permit review at the November 5-7, 2025 meeting.
Public Can Join ACRS Meetings Remotely
You can join the ACRS open sessions for the November 5-7, 2025 meetings remotely via Microsoft Teams or by phone at 301-576-2978, passcode 448781828#. The notice says remote participation makes it easier for the public to stay informed, and a detailed agenda and Teams link are posted on the ACRS public website or can be requested from the Designated Federal Officer.
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