NRC Renews Operator Licensing Exam Data Collection
Published Date: 6/24/2026
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is renewing its approval to collect data using NRC Form 536, which tracks operator licensing exams for nuclear plant workers. This affects nuclear operators and examiners who provide this info. You can comment on this renewal until August 24, 2026, and there’s no new cost or big changes—just keeping things running smoothly.
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