NRC Announces Zero Public Meetings for January-February Stretch
Published Date: 1/5/2026
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced that no public meetings are scheduled from January 5 through February 9, 2026. This update affects anyone who follows NRC meetings or wants to join in, letting them know there won’t be any gatherings during this time. Stay tuned for any last-minute changes, but for now, no meetings mean no costs or time commitments for the public.
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No NRC public meetings Jan 5–Feb 9
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced there are no public Commission meetings scheduled for the weeks of January 5, January 12, January 19, January 26, February 2, and February 9, 2026. If you follow or planned to attend NRC meetings, you will not need to spend time or travel for meetings during those weeks; the schedule is subject to change on short notice.
Disability accommodations offered for meetings
The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities for participation in public meetings. If you need accommodations or need meeting materials in another format (for example, braille or large print), contact the Reasonable Accommodations Resource by email at [email protected]; determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.
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