Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Consistent with Executive Order 14300, "Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission," the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting a review and wholesale revision of its regulations. This proposed rule aims to modernize reactor licensing, safety oversight, and siting practices addressing sections 5(f), 5(h), and 5(i) of Executive Order 14300, and additional items that contribute to adding additional generation to the electrical grid. Additionally, as part of the NRC's overarching review of all of its regulations, the agency identified a number of further changes to the NRC's regulations that will improve the efficiency and efficacy of its licensing process that are also included in this rulemaking.
Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 10 CFR Parts 2, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 71, and 100 [NRC-2025-0975] RIN 3150-AL44 ( printed page 44560) AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule and guidance; request for comment. SUMMARY: Consistent with Executive Order 14300 , “Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting a review and wholesale revision of its regulations. This proposed rule aims to modernize reactor licensing, safety oversight, and siting practices addressing sections 5(f), 5(h), and 5(i) of Executive Order 14300 , and additional items that contribute to adding additional generation to the electrical grid. Additionally, as part of the NRC's overarching review of all of its regulations, the agency identified a number of further changes to the NRC's regulations that will improve the efficiency and efficacy of its licensing process that are also included in this rulemaking. DATES: Comments must be submitted electronically using https://www.regulations.gov by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on August 31, 2026. Comments received after this date will be considered if it is practical to do so, but the Commission is able to ensure consideration of only comments received before this date. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID NRC-2025-0975, at https://www.regulations.gov . If your material cannot be submitted using https://www.regulations.gov , call or email the individuals l…
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Citation: 91 FR 44560
