10/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/01/2026 11:41
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October 1, 2026
Summary
NRC Advisory: NRC to Hold Webinars on Proposed Overhaul of Reactor Regulations
EO 14300 Rulemaking
ROCKVILLE, Md. - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold webinars Oct. 8 and Oct. 14 on its proposed overhaul of nuclear reactor licensing and oversight, published Sept. 24.
What: NRC staff will provide an overview of the proposed rule and related implementation activities, and answer questions.
When: Oct. 8, 2-3:30 p.m. Eastern time
Oct. 14, 9-10:30 a.m. Eastern time
How: Participants may attend online via Microsoft Teams.
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.