# 2026-02482: Regulatory Issue Summary: Personnel Access Authorization Requirements for Non-Immigrant Foreign Nationals Working at Nuclear Power Plants

2026-02482, Regulatory Issue Summary: Personnel Access Authorization Requirements for Non-Immigrant Foreign Nationals Working at Nuclear Power Plants, is a Federal Register notice from Nuclear Regulatory Commission published 2026-02-09, effective 2026-02-09 (as of 2026-06-08).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-02482
- Title: Regulatory Issue Summary: Personnel Access Authorization Requirements for Non-Immigrant Foreign Nationals Working at Nuclear Power Plants
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Citation: 91 FR 5786
- Published: 2026-02-09
- Effective: 2026-02-09
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-08

## Summary

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission reminds nuclear power plants to double-check the immigration status of non-immigrant foreign workers before giving them unescorted access to sensitive areas. This update affects plant operators who must verify these details to keep security tight, starting February 9, 2026. While it doesn’t add new costs, it ensures everyone follows the rules to keep nuclear sites safe and sound.

## Abstract

Personnel Access Authorization Requirements for Non-Immigrant Foreign Nationals Working at Nuclear Power Plants

## Effects PRIA read

- Verify Non‑Immigrant Status Before UA: benefit, low. If you run or operate a nuclear power plant, the NRC reminds you that before granting or reinstating unescorted access (UA) or certifying unescorted access authorization (UAA) for non‑immigrant foreign nationals who will perform work, you must validate that the person's claimed non‑immigrant status…
- Allowed Validation Methods and Exceptions: benefit, low. The NRC added guidance that if the Department of Homeland Security's Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program shows someone is not employment eligible but they may still be authorized to conduct business, licensees can use other validation approaches. The RIS (final draft) added a foo…

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## Sources
- [2026-02482 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/09/2026-02482/regulatory-issue-summary-personnel-access-authorization-requirements-for-non-immigrant-foreign)
- [2026-02482 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-09/pdf/2026-02482.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-02482 (as of 2026-06-08).