Nuclear Regulator Posts Schedule With Mostly No Meetings
Published Date: 11/10/2026
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is sharing its public meeting schedule for November and December 2026, with most weeks having no meetings. A key meeting on December 15 will cover Equal Employment Opportunity and Small Business topics. Anyone interested can join in person or watch online, and the NRC offers accommodations for people with disabilities.
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Accommodations for Disabilities Offered
The NRC will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in its public meetings and to receive meeting notices or transcripts in alternative formats (e.g., braille, 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.
Public Meeting on EEO and Small Business
The NRC will hold a public briefing at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, covering Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Employment, and Small Business. The public may attend in person at the Commissioners' Hearing Room, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland, or watch live via webcast at https://video.nrc.gov/; for more information or to verify meeting status contact Wesley Held at 301-287-3591 or [email protected].
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