⚛️Connecticut Takes Over Nuclear Regulatory Authority from NRC
State of Connecticut: Discontinuance of Certain Commission Regulatory Authority Within the State; Notice of Agreement Between the NRC and the State of Connecticut
Summary
This notice is announcing that on September 25, 2025, David A. Wright, Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission), and Governor Edward Miner Lamont, Jr. of the State of Connecticut, signed an Agreement as authorized by Section 274b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act). Under the Agreement, the Commission discontinues its regulatory authority, and the State of Connecticut assumes regulatory authority over 11e.(1), 11e.(3), and 11e.(4) byproduct materials, source materials, and special nuclear materials in quantities not sufficient to form a critical mass.
Agencies
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Business Impact
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The regulatory change grants the State of Connecticut authority over certain nuclear materials, reducing the NRC's oversight. This transition may affect compliance requirements and regulatory operations for businesses involved in nuclear materials management in Connecticut. Business leaders need to prepare for shifts in regulatory obligations.