NRC Issues Annual Assessments for Nation's Nuclear Plants

NRC News Releases

Published March 13th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued its annual assessments for the nation's nuclear power plants. These assessments provide a review of each plant's performance and regulatory status for the past year.

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released its annual performance assessments for all operating nuclear power plants in the United States. These assessments are a standard part of the NRC's oversight process, providing a summary of each facility's operational performance, safety record, and compliance with regulatory requirements over the preceding year.

Regulated entities, specifically nuclear power plant operators, should review their respective annual assessments to understand their performance standing and identify any areas requiring attention or improvement. While these are typically routine reports, they can inform future operational strategies and highlight potential areas for enhanced compliance efforts. No immediate compliance actions are mandated by this notice, but the information is crucial for ongoing regulatory engagement.

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News Releases - 2026

| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03/13/2026 | 26-032 | NRC Issues Annual Assessments for Nation’s Nuclear Plants |
| 03/12/2026 | 26-031 | NRC Proposes Caps to Signal Predictability to Incentivize Industry, Spur Innovation |
| 03/06/2026 | 26-030 | NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing on Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility License Application |
| 03/05/2026 | 26-029 | NRC Names Anna Bradford as New NRR Office Director |
| 03/04/2026 | 26-028 | NRC Issues First Commercial Reactor Construction Approval in 10 Years For TerraPower in Wyoming |
| 03/03/2026 | I-26-002 | NRC Begins Special Inspection at Hope Creek Nuclear Power Plant |
| 03/03/2026 | 26-027 | NRC Proposes Significantly Restructured Hearing Timeline to Minimize Delays |
| 03/02/2026 | 26-026 | NRC Taps Jeremy Bowen to Lead New Office for Advanced Reactors |

| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 02/27/2026 | 26-025 | NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing on Holtec’s Limited Work Authorization Application at Palisades |
| 02/26/2026 | 26-024 | NRC to Hold First Public Meeting on Executive Order 14300 Rulemakings |
| 02/26/2026 | 26-023 | NRC Kickstarts Process for Creating Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines: 90-Day Comment Period Begins |
| 02/24/2026 | 26-021 | NRC Announces Opportunity to Request Hearing for Crane Clean Energy Center Restart License Amendments |
| 02/18/2026 | 26-020 | NRC Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to Hold Oral Argument on Long Mott Construction Permit Application |
| 02/13/2026 | 26-019 | NRC Licenses TRISO-X LLC Fuel Fabrication Facility in Tennessee |
| 02/10/2026 | I-26-001 | NRC Proposes $9,000 Fine Against Puerto Rico Medical Facility for Loss of Radioactive Material |
| 02/09/2026 | 26-018 | NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing on Duke Energy Carolinas’ Belews Creek Early Site Permit Application |
| 02/04/2026 | 26-017 | NRC Major Reorganization Supports Efficiency, Innovation |
| 02/03/2026 | 26-016 | NRC Considering Wyoming’s Request to Amend State Agreement |
| 02/02/2026 | 26-015 | NRC Announces Opportunity to Request Hearing for Grand Gulf Early Site Permit Renewal |
| 02/02/2026 | 26-014 | NRC to Host Public Symposium on Artificial Intelligence |
| 02/26/2023 | 26-022 | Energy Secretary Chris Wright to Speak at NRC’s 38th Regulatory Information Conference |

| Date | Document Number | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 01/30/2026 | 26-013 | NRC to Hold Public Meeting on Development of 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Agency Priority Questions |
| 01/29/2026 | 26-012 | NRC Announces Opportunity to Request Hearing for Duane Arnold Energy Center License Transfer |
| 01/27/2026 | 26-011 | Registration Open for NRC’s 38th Annual Regulatory Information Conference |
| 01/26/2026 | 26-010 | NRC Names Christopher Carroll as Chief Financial Officer |
| 01/22/2026 | 26-009 | NRC to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Progress on Potential Restart of Crane Clean Energy Center |
| 01/13/2026 | 26-008 | NRC Releases Partial Holtec Application for Small Modular Reactor Construction Permit at Palisades |
| 01/12/2026 | 26-007 | Registration Open for NRC Jan. 28 Standards Forum |
| 01/09/2026 | 26-006 | NRC Makes Belews Creek Early Site Permit Application Available for Public Review |
| 01/08/2026 | 26-005 | Ho Nieh Named 20th NRC Chairman |
| 01/08/2026 | 26-004 | NRC Staff Guidance Shapes Collaboration with Interagency Partners on Reactor Designs |
| 01/06/2026 | 26-003 | NRC Announces Headquarters Leadership Appointments |
| 01/05/2026 | 26-002 | NRC Approves Major Digital Upgrade for Commercial Reactor Safety System Controls at Limerick |
| 01/05/2026 | 26-001 | NRC’s ACRS Elects 2026 Leadership, Announces New Member and Confirms Meeting Schedule |