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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) granted 68 exemptions to 26 licensees in response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 public health emergency. These exemptions provide temporary or permanent relief from certain regulatory requirements, allowing facilities to manage staffing and safety measures more flexibly. Specifically, the record details exemptions related to work-hour controls, emergency preparedness exercises, and security personnel training to ensure operations can continue safely during the pandemic. The NRC is using a single Federal Register notice to compile these exemptions, enhancing transparency about the actions taken during this period.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced a technical conference on March 20, 2025, via conference call, to discuss cost submissions by Other Federal Agencies (OFAs) related to Part I of the Federal Power Act. Participants will review the submitted costs and any supporting documents. The conference aims to provide a platform for OFAs and licensees to discuss these costs, and it will be transcribed for interested parties. For accessibility or additional inquiries, contact information was provided in the notice.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced the upcoming launch of an online portal, available in Spring 2021, for licensees to request relief by proposing alternatives to certain regulatory requirements. This portal provides additional flexibility and permits the submission of these requests under specific sections of federal regulations. While using the portal is optional, licensees must still satisfy all current communication requirements and provide sufficient information for NRC to conduct technical evaluations. Public access to these requests and their supporting information will be available online.