Nuclear Regulators Announce Mostly Empty Summer Calendar
Published Date: 6/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is sharing its public meeting schedule for late June and July 2026, with most weeks having no meetings except a key session on July 21 about advanced nuclear reactors. These meetings are open to everyone and can be attended in person or online. No new costs or major changes are announced, but folks interested should keep an eye on updates since schedules might change quickly.
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NRC public meetings are open and webcast
Most weeks listed (June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, and July 27, 2026) have no meetings, but the NRC has a public meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. titled “Advanced Reactor Landscape: Current Status and Moving Forward.” You can attend in person at the Commissioners' Hearing Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, or watch live via webcast at https://video.nrc.gov/.
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities available
The NRC provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and can provide the meeting notice, transcript, or other meeting information in alternative formats such as braille or large print. To request an accommodation, contact the Reasonable Accommodations Resource by email at [email protected]; determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.
Option to receive meeting notices electronically
Members of the public may request to receive NRC meeting information 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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