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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.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection titled "Human Performance Test Facility." This new collection aims to address research gaps in human performance and reliability within the nuclear sector, focusing on cognitive and physical elements related to safe control room operations and state-of-the-art technology. The NRC is asking for feedback on whether the information collection is necessary, the accuracy of the burden estimate, and ways to enhance and minimize the burden of the information. Comments are requested by February 18, 2025.

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.