NRC renews paperwork for nuke material gatekeepers – zzz
Published Date: 9/22/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is renewing its info collection on who can access or control special nuclear materials, like uranium or plutonium. This affects people and companies working with these materials, ensuring they meet safety and security rules. You’ve got until November 23, 2026, to share your thoughts, and there’s no new cost impact—just keeping the rules sharp and clear!
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Renewed info collection for nuclear access
The NRC is renewing its information collection under 10 CFR part 11 (OMB control number 3150-0062) about who may access or control special nuclear material. Employees (including applicants), contractors, and consultants for NRC licensees who work at fixed sites or on transportation activities are covered; the agency estimates 778 annual responses, 3 annual respondents, and 210.6 hours of work per year. The public may comment by November 23, 2026.
Recordkeeping for shipment personnel
Under the same information collection (10 CFR part 11, OMB 3150-0062), NRC licensees must keep records of the names and access-authorization numbers of certain individuals assigned to shipments of special nuclear material. This is a compliance recordkeeping requirement for licensees and their contractors.
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