Nuclear Regulator Freezes Fines Despite Inflation in 2026
Published Date: 6/1/2026
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Good news for folks dealing with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission: civil penalties won’t go up in 2026! The NRC has stopped the process to increase fines for inflation, so the penalty amounts will stay the same starting June 1, 2026. If you’re involved with nuclear safety rules, this means no surprise fee hikes this year.
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NRC AEA Civil Penalty Holds Steady
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will not increase civil monetary penalties for 2026. The maximum civil penalty under the Atomic Energy Act will remain $372,240 per violation, per day, effective June 1, 2026.
Program Fraud Penalty Remains Unchanged
The NRC will not raise program fraud civil penalties for 2026. The maximum penalty under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act will remain $14,308 for each false claim or statement, effective June 1, 2026.
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