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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 Atomic Safety and Licensing Board has been restructured following the retirement of Administrative Judge Paul S. Ryerson on November 30, 2024. Administrative Judge G. Paul Bollwerk, III will now serve as the Presiding Officer in the ongoing legal case concerning Yucca Mountain Nevada High-Level Waste Geologic Repository. This reconstitution ensures that all legal correspondence and documents will continue to be filed through the NRC's electronic filing system as usual. This change was formalized in Rockville, Maryland, on December 3, 2024.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a new version, Revision 4, of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.32 and introduced a new guide, RG 1.238, concerning the standards for power systems in nuclear power plants. RG 1.32 details how to design, operate, and test electric power systems in nuclear plants, while RG 1.238 focuses on protecting specific types of power systems and equipment. These guides provide methods approved by the NRC for meeting regulations, and they incorporate updated standards from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The issuance of these guides does not enforce any new regulatory requirements on licensees.

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering a request to amend the operating license for the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, Unit No. 2, located in Michigan. This amendment would allow a one-time extension of the current 15-year interval for the plant's integrated leak rate test by about 18 months, extending it until the startup following the fall 2022 refueling. The NRC has determined that this proposed change does not significantly increase safety risks and is seeking public feedback on this assessment. Interested parties have the opportunity to comment, request a hearing, or intervene in the process through established procedures.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced its meeting schedule for the upcoming weeks, starting December 23, 2024, and extending into January 2025. No meetings are planned for most of these weeks, except on January 14, 2025, when a public meeting will be held to discuss the Strategic Programmatic Overview of the Decommissioning and Low-Level Waste and Nuclear Materials Users Business Lines. The meeting will take place in Rockville, Maryland, and can also be viewed live via webcast. The NRC provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities and offers contact information for those needing assistance or wishing to obtain electronic notices.

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) has received a request from Louisiana Energy Services, LLC to amend a specific nuclear materials license for their uranium enrichment facility in New Mexico. The amendment seeks to remove a condition that limits where depleted uranium can be sent for processing. A period is open until March 31, 2025, for the public to request a hearing or to petition to intervene regarding this proposed change. The NRC will conduct both safety and environmental reviews before making a decision.