⚛️NRC Proposes Approval of ASME Unconditioned Code Cases
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to incorporate by reference a regulatory guide that approves unconditioned code cases published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). This action would allow nuclear power plant applicants and licensees to use the code cases as voluntary alternatives to engineering standards for nuclear power plant components. These standards are set forth in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and ASME Operation and Maintenance of Nuclear Power Plants, which are currently incorporated by reference into the NRC's regulations. The NRC is requesting comments on this proposed rule.
Learn More⚠️NRC Public Meeting on Wolf Creek Nuclear Site Release Request
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a request from Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCNOC, the licensee) to approve the release of 4.46 acres of land under the control of the NRC power reactor license for the WCNOC, Operating License No. NPF-42, to the Stringtown Cemetery Board. The NRC is soliciting public comments on the requested action and invites stakeholders and interested persons to participate.
Learn More⚛️NRC Semiannual Regulatory Agenda and Business Implications
We are publishing our semiannual regulatory agenda (the Agenda) in accordance with Public Law 96-354, "The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)," Executive Order (E.O.) 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," E.O. 14219, "Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's `Department of Government Efficiency' Deregulatory Initiative," E.O. 14215, "Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies," and E.O. 14192, "Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation." The NRC's Agenda is a compilation of all rulemaking activities on which we have recently completed action or have proposed or are considering action. The NRC's Agenda was last issued online at the Office of Management and Budget's website at https:// www.reginfo.gov on December 13, 2024. This issuance of our Agenda contains information about rulemaking activities that are under development, completed, or canceled since the last agenda and a review of regulations with small business impacts under section 610 of the RFA.
Learn More⚡Final Environmental Impact Statement for Dresden Nuclear Power Station
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has prepared a final environmental impact statement, (EIS) which is a supplement to NUREG-1437 and is issued as NUREG-1437, Supplement 17, Second Renewal, "Generic Environmental Impact Statement for License Renewal of Nuclear Plants, Supplement 17, Second Renewal, Regarding Subsequent License Renewal for Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3, Final Report." This EIS evaluates the environmental impacts of proposed subsequent license renewal (SLR) of renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-19 and DPR-25, for an additional 20 years of operation for Dresden Nuclear Power Station, Units 2 and 3 (Dresden). Dresden is located 23 miles (mi) southwest of Joliet, Illinois, and 60 mi southwest of Chicago, Illinois, along the Illinois, Des Plaines, and Kankakee Rivers.
Learn More⚛️NRC Scoping Process for Global Laser Enrichment Facility EIS
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will conduct a scoping process to gather information necessary to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) to evaluate the environmental impacts of issuing a license to Global Laser Enrichment, LLC (GLE) to construct and operate a uranium enrichment facility in McCracken County, Kentucky. As part of the EIS development process, the NRC is seeking comments on the scope of the EIS.
Learn More⚛️NRC Seeks Comments on Renewal of Operators' Licenses Information Collection
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, "Operators' Licenses."
Learn More⚛️Renewal of Information Collection on High-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is titled, "Disposal of High-Level Radioactive Waste in Geologic Repositories."
Learn More⚠️NRC Draft Report on Level 3 Probabilistic Risk Assessment for Reactors
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft report on the Level 3 Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) project; specifically, "Volume 5: Overview of Reactor, Low-Power and Shutdown, Level 1, 2, and 3 PRAs for Internal Events."
Learn More📅NRC Sunshine Act Meetings
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will hold public meetings addressing topics such as alternatives to credit ratings and environmental review processes. Stakeholders in the nuclear sector are encouraged to attend or participate via teleconference to stay informed about crucial regulatory developments that may impact compliance and operations.
Learn More⚛️NRC Monthly Notice on Facility License Amendments and NSHC
Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular monthly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.
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