NRC Renews Secrecy Pacts for Nuclear Research Code Sharing
Published Date: 3/9/2026
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is renewing its request to collect info about research code non-disclosure agreements. This affects researchers who share sensitive code with the NRC and helps keep important info safe. Comments on this update are open until April 8, 2026, with no new costs involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
NDA Required to Get NRC Codes
If you request an NRC-developed nuclear safety computer code, you must sign and have an executed non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before the NRC gives you access. The NDA prohibits redistributing the code and requires notification to the NRC of code errors, code modifications, and updated user information; domestic and foreign licensees, universities, corporations, members of the public, and foreign technical support organizations are listed as potential respondents.
About One Hour Per Request
The NRC says the information collection is required every time an NRC-developed code is requested. The agency estimates 962 annual responses and 962 annual hours to comply with the collection, which implies roughly 1 hour of respondent time per request.
Renewal Reports No New Costs
The NRC submitted a request for renewal (type: Extension) of OMB control number 3150-0240 and states there are no new costs associated with this submission. Public comments on the submission are due by April 8, 2026.
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