NRC Schedules Routine Public Meetings on Nuclear Safety Topics
Published Date: 5/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is keeping things transparent with public meetings scheduled mostly in early May and early June 2026. These meetings cover important topics like workplace fairness and nuclear fuel safety, and anyone can join in person or online. No big cost changes are expected, but staying informed means you won’t miss key updates or deadlines!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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You Can Attend or Watch NRC Meetings
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is holding public meetings the weeks of May 4 and June 1, 2026 (including meetings on May 5, May 7, June 5, June 9, and June 11). You may attend in person at the Commissioners' Hearing Room in Rockville, Maryland, or watch live via webcast at https://video.nrc.gov.
Accommodations for Participants with Disabilities
The NRC will provide reasonable accommodations (for example, braille or large print) to individuals with disabilities for these public meetings. If you need accommodation, you must contact the Reasonable Accommodations Resource by email at [email protected]; requests are decided on a case-by-case basis.
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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