💰NRC Proposed Fee Schedules and Recovery for FY 2025
Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2025
Summary
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend the licensing, inspection, special project, and annual fees charged to its applicants and licensees. The proposed amendments are necessary to comply with the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act, which requires the NRC to recover, to the maximum extent practicable, approximately 100 percent of its annual budget less certain amounts excluded from this fee recovery requirement. In addition, the NRC is proposing amendments to implement a reduced hourly rate for advanced nuclear reactor applicants and pre-applicants for certain activities as required by the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed rule amends fees for nuclear reactor applicants and licensees, directly impacting their financial obligations. The NRC aims to recover its budget through increased service fees and introduces a reduced hourly rate for advanced nuclear reactor applicants, reflecting regulatory changes mandated by recent legislation.