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NRC Advisory: NRC, FERC Commissioners to Meet Oct. 22 to Discuss Grid Reliability, Nuclear Power Plants, and Cyber Security
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October 20, 2026
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NRC Advisory: NRC, FERC Commissioners to Meet Oct. 22 to Discuss Grid Reliability, Nuclear Power Plants, and Cyber Security
Advisory
ROCKVILLE, Md. - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will hold a joint public meeting at NRC Headquarters to discuss current issues including grid reliability, managing load increases, operating and new nuclear power plants, and cyber security. Staff from both agencies and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation will brief NRC and FERC Commissioners, continuing a tradition of regular joint meetings between the two agencies going back two decades.
When: October 22, 2026, 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where: NRC Headquarters, 11555 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Maryland
How: The public is invited to attend in person or watch live via webcast at video.nrc.gov. For information on participating in person, contact Wesley Held via email at [email protected].
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.
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