# 2026-01393: NRC Renews Nuclear License Paperwork: Yawn-Worthy Update

2026-01393, Information Collection: Operators' Licenses, is a Federal Register notice from Nuclear Regulatory Commission published 2026-01-26, effective Submit comments by February 25, 2026. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the Commission is able to ensure consideration only for comments received on or before this date. (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01393
- Title: Information Collection: Operators' Licenses
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 3231
- Published: 2026-01-26
- Effective: Submit comments by February 25, 2026. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the Commission is able to ensure consideration only for comments received on or before this date.
- Comments close: 2026-02-25
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## In one line

NRC Renews Nuclear License Paperwork: Yawn-Worthy Update

## Summary

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is renewing its paperwork for operators' licenses, which affects nuclear plant operators who need to keep their licenses up to date. They’re asking for public comments by February 25, 2026, to make sure the process stays smooth and efficient. No big cost changes are expected, but staying on top of deadlines is key!

## Abstract

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, "Operators' Licenses."

## Effects PRIA read

- Operators' Licenses Paperwork Burden: cost, high. If you hold or apply for a facility operating license or are an individual operator licensee, the NRC has submitted a renewal of its mandatory information collection under 10 CFR part 55 that continues reporting and recordkeeping requirements. The NRC estimates 94 annual respondents, 444 annual res…

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## Sources
- [2026-01393 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/26/2026-01393/information-collection-operators-licenses)
- [2026-01393 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-26/pdf/2026-01393.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01393 (as of 2026-06-08).