NRC Form 754 Firearms Background Check Renewal Notice

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted NRC Form 754, "Armed Security Personnel Firearms Background Check," to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal of an existing information collection. The NRC is requesting public comment on this submission.

NRC Seeks Comment on NRCareers Information Collection Renewal

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of an existing information collection titled 'NRCareers (Monster Government Solutions)'. This action is part of the standard OMB approval process for information collections.

NRC Exemption for Duke Energy's H.B. Robinson Plant License Renewal

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption for Duke Energy's H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit No. 2. This exemption relieves Duke Energy from the requirement to submit annual amendments to its subsequent license renewal application that identify changes to the current licensing basis.

NRC Public Meeting on Proposed Fusion Machine Rule

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is holding a public meeting to discuss a proposed rule for fusion machines. This meeting is part of the consultation process for developing new regulations in this emerging area.

NRC License Amendment Notice and Opportunity to Comment

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on two license amendment requests for the St. Lucie Plant, Unit No. 1 and Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant, Units 1 and 2. The agency proposes to determine that these amendments involve no significant hazards consideration and is providing procedures for accessing sensitive information for potential intervenors.

NRC Public Meeting: Fusion Machines Regulatory Framework Proposal

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing a regulatory framework for fusion machines and is holding a public meeting to discuss it. This initiative aims to establish early guidance for the development and potential regulation of fusion energy technologies.

ECB Banking Supervision: Anneli Tuominen Interview on Bank Resilience

In an interview on March 25, 2026, ECB Supervisory Board Member Anneli Tuominen discussed the strengthening of Europe's banking sector, noting improved capital ratios and reduced non-performing loans. She highlighted macro-financial uncertainty and operational resilience, particularly cyber risks, as key weaknesses and outlined supervisory preparations for economic downturns and commercial real estate vulnerabilities.

United States v. Ewing - Affirmation of Criminal Convictions

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's rulings in the case of United States v. William Ewing and Fredrick Eugene Carney. The defendants were convicted of various crimes related to armed robberies. The appellate court upheld decisions regarding the severance of defendants and charges, the denial of a motion to suppress, the admission of evidence, and the sufficiency of evidence for a conviction.

Army Restructures Vertical Lift Portfolio, Increases Drone Investment

The GAO has reported that the Army restructured its vertical lift portfolio in February 2024, canceling the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) due to cost concerns and increasing investment in drones and the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS). This shift involved approximately $7.3 billion in planned spending adjustments.

GAO Report: Nuclear Waste Cleanup Definition Clarification Needed

The GAO has released a report highlighting ambiguities in the Department of Energy's (DOE) statutory definition of "high-level radioactive waste" that hinder its cleanup mission. The report suggests that clarifying this definition could lead to significant cost savings, potentially in the tens of billions of dollars, by allowing more waste to be treated and disposed of as less expensive low-level or transuranic waste.