NRC Rules & Proposed Rules

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Fee Schedules for FY 2026

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a proposed rule to establish fee schedules and fee recovery for fiscal year 2026. This proposal is open for public comment until April 13, 2026.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission: Streamlining Contested Adjudications in Licensing Proceedings

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a proposed rule to streamline contested adjudications in licensing proceedings. The rule aims to improve the efficiency of these proceedings and includes provisions for a public meeting.

Freedom of Information Act Implementing Regulations Updated

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has updated its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) implementing regulations. These changes aim to enhance clarity and efficiency in processing FOIA requests. The rule is effective March 6, 2026.

NRC Proposed Rule on Streamlining Contested Adjudications

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed changes to streamline contested adjudications in licensing proceedings. This proposed rule is open for public comment until April 2, 2026.

NRC Approves ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code 2023 Edition

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a proposed rule to approve the 2023 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Code Cases, Revision 41. This proposed rule is open for public comment until April 28, 2026.

Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks List: NAC International

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of February 23, 2026, for a direct final rule concerning the approved spent fuel storage casks list for NAC International, Inc. This action pertains to the NAC-UMS® Universal Storage System.

NRC Rules: Approved Spent Fuel Casks List Corrections

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued corrections to its rule listing approved spent fuel storage casks. This amendment pertains to TN Americas LLC's NUHOMS EOS Dry Spent Fuel Storage System, specifically Certificate of Compliance No. 1042, Amendments Nos. 3 and 4.

The Sunset Rule; Correction

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a correction to the final rule concerning 'The Sunset Rule'. This correction pertains to document 2026-02165, published on February 3rd, 2026. The correction is a minor administrative update to the existing rule.

NRC Discontinues Rulemaking Activities

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published a notice announcing the discontinuation of several rulemaking activities. This action pertains to various regulations under 10 CFR Parts 26, 60, 63, 73, and 74, associated with docket numbers NRC-2007-0670, NRC-2009-0089, and NRC-2015-0018.

Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines Proposed Rule

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a proposed rule to establish a regulatory framework for fusion machines. This document is open for public comment until May 27, 2026.