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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has proposed changes to its spent fuel storage rules concerning the Holtec International HI-STORM UMAX Canister Storage System. This involves updates to the technical specifications related to radiation protection, including changes to dose rate limit values and measurement locations. The public is encouraged to submit comments by March 6, 2025, to ensure they are considered. The NRC aims to make the document easy to understand, following the Plain Writing Act for clarity and effectiveness.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public feedback on a draft regulatory guide (DG-1304) aimed at providing guidelines for safety-related steel structures and steel-plate composite walls that are not part of reactor vessels or containments. This guide aligns with the 2018 ANSI/AISC N690 standard for nuclear facilities but includes specific exceptions and clarifications. The NRC encourages comments to be submitted by March 29, 2021, although they may consider late submissions if possible. Comments should be submitted through the Federal Rulemaking website or via mail.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has released a schedule of upcoming meetings for early 2021. From January 11 to February 15, there are no meetings planned, except for a public meeting on February 18 regarding Equal Employment Opportunity and Small Business. The public can join this meeting via webcast due to COVID-19 restrictions. For more details, people can contact Wesley Held or check the NRC's website for updated schedules.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a notice about its meeting schedule through early May 2025. During the week of April 7, there are tentatively scheduled meetings on April 8 and April 10, which the public can attend in person or watch online. No meetings are planned for other specified weeks. The schedule might change on short notice, and updates can be checked on the NRC's website. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering granting exemptions to PSEG Nuclear, LLC for its Hope Creek, Salem, and Peach Bottom Atomic Power Stations. These exemptions would allow PSEG to use earnings from its nuclear decommissioning trust for activities not strictly defined as "decommissioning" by NRC regulations. After conducting an environmental assessment, the NRC found that there would be no significant impact on the environment or safety, as the action is primarily financial in nature. Therefore, they decided not to prepare an environmental impact statement and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an amendment to the Cimarron Environmental Response Trust's (CERT) license for handling special nuclear materials. This amendment includes a new decommissioning plan for the Cimarron facility in Oklahoma, addressing the remediation of groundwater contaminated with uranium and permitting the presence of a specific contaminant, Technetium-99. The NRC made this decision after reviewing CERT's application and ensuring compliance with relevant nuclear safety and environmental standards. The amendment became effective on December 22, 2024.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a request to renew an existing information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This collection, titled "Notices, Instructions and Reports to Workers: Inspection and Investigations," involves asking NRC licensees to provide reports related to radiation exposure to individuals involved in NRC-licensed activities. The public is invited to submit comments on this request by March 25, 2021. The NRC emphasizes the importance of not including personal information in comments that individuals do not want disclosed to the public.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed the charter for the Licensing Support Network Advisory Review Panel (LSNARP) until December 16, 2026. The panel provides guidance on managing electronic documents related to the licensing of a nuclear waste disposal site at Yucca Mountain. Although the Licensing Support Network was shut down in 2011, its documents are still available through the NRC and continue to be relevant for affected stakeholders, including federal agencies and regional organizations. The renewal is deemed necessary by the NRC to fulfill its legal duties.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is making a correction to a previous notice about Branch Technical Position (BTP) 7-19, which focuses on guidelines for addressing common-cause failures due to latent design defects in digital safety systems. The correction involves the ADAMS Accession number, which is used to access the staff responses to public comments on the document. The revised document is now available with the correct Accession number. This correction became effective on February 22, 2021.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an amendment to the operating license of the Callaway Plant, Unit No. 1, operated by Union Electric Company, also known as Ameren Missouri. The proposed amendment would allow the plant to operate with 52 control rods during its 28th cycle, instead of the currently required 53, due to a slowed drop time observed in one control rod. The NRC plans to issue the amendment if it determines that it does not involve significant hazards. The public can comment on this proposal or request a hearing by specific deadlines.