NRC's April Meeting Lineup: Mostly Quiet, One Isotope Chat
Published Date: 3/20/2026
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is sharing its public meeting schedule for late March and April 2026, with most weeks having no meetings except a key public session on April 21 about medical isotope use. These meetings are open to everyone, including people needing special accommodations, and you can watch online or attend in person. No new costs or major changes are announced, but staying informed helps you keep up with important NRC updates.
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Public NRC meeting on medical isotopes
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. with the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes in the Commissioners' Hearing Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland. The public may attend in person or watch live via webcast at https://video.nrc.gov/.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodations
The NRC provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities for its public meetings and will consider requests on a case-by-case basis; request accommodations by contacting the Reasonable Accommodations Resource by email at [email protected].
How to get meeting notices electronically
Members of the public may request to receive these meeting notices electronically by contacting the NRC Office of the Secretary at 301-415-1969 or by email at [email protected] or [email protected].
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