NRC Webcasts Sudden Nuclear Plant Hearing Vote
Published Date: 3/4/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is holding an open public meeting via webcast on March 4, 2026, to decide on a key hearing about the Kemmerer Power Station. This quick decision was approved with less than a week’s notice, showing the NRC’s commitment to transparency and timely action. Anyone interested can watch live online, and the NRC offers accommodations to make sure everyone can join in.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Watch Kemmerer Meeting Online
You can watch the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's open public meeting about US SFR Owner, LLC (Kemmerer Power Station, Unit 1), Docket No. 50-613-CP, live via webcast on March 4, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. ET at https://video.nrc.gov/.
Meeting Affirmed With Short Notice
By votes on February 27 and March 2, 2026, the Commission determined the Kemmerer item would be affirmed with less than one week's public notice and will be affirmed at the March 4, 2026 meeting. This means the public had under one week between the determination and the webcasted meeting.
Accessibility and Electronic Distribution Options
If you need reasonable accommodations (for example, braille or large print) to participate in the public meeting, the NRC offers accommodations and will decide requests case-by-case; you can also request to receive meeting information electronically by contacting the NRC Office of the Secretary at 301-415-1969 or the email contacts listed in the notice.
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