Nuclear Regulators Schedule Routine Public Meetings
Published Date: 7/17/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is holding public meetings about advanced nuclear reactors starting July 21, 2026, with no other meetings planned through August. These meetings are open to everyone and can be attended in person or watched online. If you need special accommodations or want updates, the NRC has you covered—no extra costs or surprises here!
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Public Advanced Reactor Meeting
The NRC will hold a public meeting titled "Advanced Reactor Landscape: Current Status and Moving Forward" on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. 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/.
Disability Accommodations Offered
The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities for these public meetings. If you need an accommodation or information in another format (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 Notices
Members of the public may request to receive meeting information electronically by contacting the NRC Office of the Secretary. To be added to the distribution, call 301-415-1969 or email [email protected] or [email protected].
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