NRC Simplifies Rules for Moving Radioactive Stuff on Temp Jobs
Published Date: 3/31/2026
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If you move radioactive materials around a temporary worksite, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission just made it clearer which rules you need to follow. This update affects companies handling radioactive stuff on short-term jobsites and helps avoid confusion about safety rules. The new guidance is effective starting March 31, 2026, with no extra costs, just clearer instructions to keep things safe and smooth.
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Radioactive-movement rules clarified
If your company moves radioactive material within a temporary jobsite, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued RIS 2026-03 clarifying when Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 71 applies. The RIS is available March 31, 2026, and the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs determined it is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.
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