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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15483
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) is holding its 725th meeting on May 6-9, 2025, in accordance with the Atomic Energy Act. The meeting will take place at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) headquarters, with some members attending remotely. The sessions will cover topics such as the NuScale Standard Design Approval Application and TerraPower Natrium's Source Term Methodology. Portions of the meeting may be closed to the public to protect proprietary information or discuss internal personnel matters. Interested individuals are encouraged to participate remotely and can find more details on the NRC's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is having a big meeting to talk about how to keep nuclear reactors safe. Some people will go to the meeting in person, and some will join using their computers. They're talking about important stuff to make sure the power plants run safely.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 12183
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will hold meetings from April 2-4, 2025, at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission headquarters. Some members will attend in person, while others participate online. Public participation is encouraged remotely via Microsoft Teams or phone. The meetings will include discussions on NuScale Standard Design Approval Applications, Terrestrial Energy reports, and other nuclear safety topics. Portions of the meetings may be closed to protect sensitive information, and public oral statements can be scheduled by contacting the designated officer at least five days in advance.

    Simple Explanation

    The group that makes sure nuclear reactors are safe will have a big meeting to talk about important things like special designs and reports, and people can watch online. Some of the meeting might be private to protect secrets, and anyone who wants to speak during the meeting needs to ask ahead of time.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9402
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will hold virtual meetings from March 3-5, 2021, as part of efforts to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The meetings will cover topics such as human event analysis, criticality analyses for nuclear fuel, and innovative nuclear technologies. Some sessions might be closed due to privacy and proprietary information concerns. Members of the public can participate in open sessions by calling a specific number, and those interested in speaking should notify the designated contact in advance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards is having online meetings to talk about safety in nuclear power, and people can listen and join in the open parts. Some parts of the meeting might be private if they need to talk about secret stuff.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9640
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will hold a series of meetings from March 5-7, 2025, concerning nuclear safety matters, including discussions on recent rulemaking and license renewal applications. These meetings will include both open and closed sessions, with some members attending remotely. Public participation is encouraged for the open sessions via Microsoft Teams or phone, and interested individuals can present their views with prior notice. Portions of the meetings may be closed to protect proprietary information or discuss internal matters. More details and updates are available on the ACRS website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) is having meetings to talk about keeping nuclear power plants safe, where people can listen in or speak up using their phones or computers. Some parts of the meetings might be secret to protect important information.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 686
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) is scheduled to hold meetings on February 5-7, 2025, which can be attended by the public remotely via Microsoft Teams or by phone. Discussions will cover regulatory guidance, increased enrichment draft rule language, and a topical report on loss-of-coolant accidents. Portions of the meeting may be closed to discuss proprietary or internal personnel matters. Information about the meetings, including agendas and transcripts, can be accessed through the NRC's Public Document Room or their website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards is having a meeting in early February 2025, and people can join from their computers or phones. Part of the meeting might be private, and it could be a little tricky to find all the info or join because it’s mostly online.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 96695
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) is a group that gives advice on the safety of nuclear reactor facilities. The ACRS was set up by the Atomic Energy Act in 1954, and its charter has been renewed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission until December 2, 2026. The renewal is considered important to help assess hazards related to nuclear reactors and to fulfill other responsibilities assigned to the committee. Additionally, the committee consists of experts in various fields related to nuclear reactor operation and safety.

    Simple Explanation

    The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards is a special group that helps make sure nuclear reactors are safe, and its permission to keep working has been extended until 2026. This means the group will keep checking on nuclear safety, but some people are curious because the details about money and rules are not fully explained.