Reactor licensing, decommissioning, operational oversight regulations addressed in latest NRC rulema

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Reactor licensing, decommissioning, operational oversight regulations addressed in latest NRC rulemaking

https://www.ans.org/news/2026-09-14/article-8384/reactor-licensing-decommissioning-operational-oversight-regulations-addressed-in-latest-nrc-rulemaking/

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission released a proposed rule to overhaul regulations governing reactor licensing, decommissioning, and operational oversight. The 339-page proposal aims to introduce risk-informed approaches and flexibility for both existing and new plants. The agency projects the changes will generate up to $411 million in cost savings over 30 years.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission unveiled its latest proposed rule Friday, one that would overhaul broad swathes of its regulations on nuclear reactor licensing, decommissioning, and operational oversight. It also would impact both existing nuclear plants and new reactor applicants.

The proposal, "Regulatory Enhancements for Reactor Licensing, Decommissioning, and Operational Oversight," takes a similar approach to other proposed and final rulemakings issued this year in response to Executive Order 14300, "Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission," with a focus on making affected regulations more flexible and open to risk-informed approaches.

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