NRC Plans Boring Nuclear Meetings for Spring
Published Date: 3/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is holding public meetings from late April to early May 2026, with no meetings in late March or early April. These meetings cover important topics like medical isotope use and workplace fairness, and anyone can join in person or online. No new costs or major changes are announced, but staying informed is easy and encouraged!
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Public can attend NRC meetings
You can attend Nuclear Regulatory Commission meetings in person at the Commissioners' Hearing Room (11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD) or watch live via webcast at https://video.nrc.gov. The notice lists specific public meetings on April 21, 2026 (Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes), May 5, 2026 (Human Capital and Equal Employment Opportunity), and May 7, 2026 (Fuel Facilities and Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation).
Disability accommodations offered
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate (for example, braille or large print), the NRC will consider requests on a case-by-case basis; contact the Reasonable Accommodations Resource by email at [email protected]. The meetings noted include in-person attendance and webcast options, and accommodation determinations will be made individually.
Option 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]. This lets you get future meeting schedules and updates by email instead of paper mail.
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