State of Wyoming: NRC Staff Assessment of a Proposed Amendment to the Agreement Between the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State of Wyoming
Published Date: 2/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing changes to its agreement with Wyoming about how the state handles certain nuclear materials. Wyoming’s program and staff are being reviewed to make sure they keep people safe. The public can share their thoughts by March 2, 2026, before any final decisions are made.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Wyoming Takes State Oversight
The NRC proposes to transfer regulatory authority to the State of Wyoming for source material recovered from mineral resources processed mainly for reasons other than their uranium or thorium content. The document says there is currently one NRC licensee that would be transferred to Wyoming, and the active NRC license would continue as a Wyoming license until it expires or is replaced.
Wyoming Will Adopt NRC Rules
Wyoming will adopt by reference NRC-compatible regulations, including provisions equivalent to 10 CFR parts 19, 20, 40, 61, 71, and 150, for the covered source material. The revised state source material regulations were reviewed by NRC staff and are expected to be finalized by the end of 2025.
Inspection Frequency at Least Maintained
The State of Wyoming has adopted an inspection schedule that provides for inspecting licensees as frequently as, or more frequently than, the inspection schedule used by the NRC. The State has also adopted procedures for inspections, reporting of findings, and enforcement.
State Program Staffing and Qualifications
Wyoming will operate a Source Material Program within its Department of Environmental Quality and will employ the equivalent of 3 full-time professional and technical staff to support the program. Supervisory staff each have at least 20 years of working experience in radiation protection, and the NRC staff found the State's staff qualifications and program adequate to protect public health and safety.
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