NRC Announces a Month With Absolutely No Public Meetings
Published Date: 11/3/2026
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced that no public meetings are scheduled from early November through early December 2026. This update affects anyone interested in NRC meetings, confirming a quiet period with no new sessions planned. If you want updates or accommodations, the NRC offers easy ways to stay informed and get help.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
No NRC Public Meetings Scheduled
You will not have any Nuclear Regulatory Commission public meetings during the weeks of November 2, November 9, November 16, November 23, November 30, and December 7, 2026. To verify meeting status, you can check https://www.nrc.gov/public-involve/public-meetings/schedule.html or contact Wesley Held at 301-287-3591 or via email at [email protected].
Accommodations and Electronic Notices Available
If you need help attending or accessing meeting materials, the NRC offers reasonable accommodations (for example, braille or large print) and will consider requests on a case-by-case basis; contact the Reasonable Accommodations Resource by email at [email protected]. You can also request to receive meeting notices electronically by calling 301-415-1969 or emailing [email protected] or [email protected].
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