Nuclear Agency Releases Boring Meeting Calendar Again
Published Date: 5/18/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is sharing its public meeting schedule for late May and June 2026, with most weeks having no meetings except a few key gatherings in early June. These meetings are open to everyone and can be attended in person or watched online, making it easier for the public to stay informed. No new costs or major changes are announced, but the schedule might shift on short notice.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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NRC meetings are public and webcast
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is holding public meetings during the weeks of May 18 through June 22, 2026, with specific meetings on June 5 and June 9, 2026. You can attend in person at the Commissioners' Hearing Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, or watch live by webcast at https://video.nrc.gov; the schedule may change on short notice.
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in NRC public meetings, the NRC provides accommodations and can supply the meeting notice, transcript, or other information in alternate formats (for example, braille or large print). Contact the Reasonable Accommodations Resource by email at [email protected]; determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.
Sign up for electronic meeting notices
Members of the public may request to receive NRC meeting notices electronically by contacting the Office of the Secretary at 301-415-1969 or by email at [email protected] or [email protected].
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