NRC Schedules Public Call-In on a Nuclear Plant Appeal
Published Date: 11/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is holding an open teleconference meeting the week of November 2, 2026, including a key session on November 6 to discuss an appeal about the Long Mott Generating Station. The public can join live by phone, and the NRC promises quick updates and accommodations for those who need them. This keeps government meetings transparent and easy to access without costing extra money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
You can join NRC meeting by phone
You can attend the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's open meeting live by phone in listen-only mode during the week of November 2, 2026, including the Affirmation Session on November 6, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET. Details for joining the teleconference are posted at https://www.nrc.gov/pmns/mtg.
Accommodations for people with disabilities
If you are a person with a disability, you can request reasonable accommodations (for example, braille or large print formats) to participate in NRC public meetings; requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. The notice covers meetings the week of November 2, 2026, including the November 6, 2026 session.
Meeting affirmed on short notice
By a 5-0 vote on November 5, 2026, the Commission affirmed the item with less than one week's notice to the public, and it will be acted on at the November 6, 2026 meeting. This means the public had under seven days' notice to attend or prepare for that session.
Option to get meeting materials electronically
You can request to receive NRC meeting information electronically or be added to the agency's distribution list by contacting the Office of the Secretary (phone: 301-415-1969) or the email addresses listed in the notice. This applies to notices and transcripts for public meetings such as those in the week of November 2, 2026.
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