NRC Reviews of Reactor Designs Previously Authorized by U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to facilitate direct leveraging of prior U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War authorizations of demonstration reactors into the NRC's licensing reviews of commercial reactor facility applications that reference those designs. This rulemaking improves NRC licensing review efficiency, where applicable, by explicitly establishing by regulation an additional means for reactor applicants to demonstrate the safety functions of their reactor designs, thereby contributing to the safe and secure use and deployment of civilian nuclear energy technologies.

Regulatory Guide: Acceptability of ASME OM-2 Code, Component Testing Requirements at Nuclear Facilities

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of August 18, 2026, for Revision 0 of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.220, "Acceptability of ASME OM-2 Code, Component Testing Requirements at Nuclear Facilities." The RG was noticed in the Federal Register on June 4, 2026, with a follow up Correction to the Notice, published on June 22, 2026, stating the effective date of August 18, 2026. This new RG endorses, with a regulatory position, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Operation and Maintenance OM-2 Code, Component Testing Requirements at Nuclear Facilities, 2024 Edition, and describes an approach that is acceptable to the NRC staff for the development and implementation of an Inservice Testing (IST) Program for all types of nuclear facilities.

Sunshine Act Meetings

Sunshine Act Meetings

Irradiated Fuel Reprocessing Plants

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received a petition for rulemaking (PRM) from Howard L. Hall, Ph.D., dated August 14, 2026, requesting that the NRC remove the exclusion of irradiated fuel reprocessing plants and establish material control and accounting requirements appropriate to that facility class. The petition was docketed by the NRC on September 14, 2026, and has been assigned Docket No. PRM-74-1. The NRC is examining the issues raised in PRM-74-1 to determine whether they should be considered in rulemaking. The NRC is requesting public comment on this petition at this time.

Information Collection: Domestic Licensing of Source Material

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, "Domestic Licensing of Source Material."

Draft NUREG: Report on Waste Burial Charges: Changes in Decommissioning Waste Disposal Costs at Low-Level Waste Burial Facilities

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft report entitled, NUREG-1307, Revision 21, "Report on Waste Burial Charges: Changes in Decommissioning Waste Disposal Costs at Low-Level Waste Burial Facilities." This report, which is revised periodically, explains the formula acceptable to the NRC for determining the minimum decommissioning fund requirements for nuclear power reactor licensees, as required by NRC regulations. Specifically, this report provides the adjustment factor and updates the values for the labor, energy, and waste burial escalation factors of the minimum formula.

Palisades Energy, LLC; Palisades Nuclear Plant; License Amendment

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) has issued an amendment under exigent circumstances to Renewed Facility Operating License (RFOL) No. DPR-20, issued to Palisades Energy, LLC (the licensee), for operation of the Palisades Nuclear Plant (Palisades, PNP). The amendment modifies the PNP Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) Section 9.11, "Fuel Handling and Storage Systems," and Section 14.19, "Fuel Handling Accident," on a one-time basis, to facilitate transport of a fuel assembly designated DD41 from the reactor to the spent fuel pool (SFP) utilizing different plant equipment and following a different travel path than is described in the UFSAR.

SMR, LLC; Palisades SMR, LLC; Pioneer Units 1 and 2; Phased Construction Permit Application-Limited Work Authorization

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice each week, for four consecutive weeks, beginning October 1, 2026, of receipt and availability of the first part of a phased construction permit application, including a limited work authorization (LWA) request, from SMR, LLC, on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holtec International (collectively, Holtec), for a dual-unit SMR-300 plant located at the Palisades Energy Center (PEC) in Covert, Michigan. The units are individually named Pioneer Unit 1 and Pioneer Unit 2. This is the fourth of four consecutive weekly notifications.

Issuance of Multiple Exemptions

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a single notice to announce the issuance of six exemptions in response to requests as detailed in the available documents.

740th Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS)

Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2026

Sunshine Act Meetings

SMR, LLC; Palisades SMR, LLC; Pioneer Units 1 and 2; Phased Construction Permit Application-Limited Work Authorization

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice each week, for four consecutive weeks, beginning October 1, 2026, of receipt and availability of the first part of a phased construction permit application, including a limited work authorization (LWA) request, from SMR, LLC, on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holtec International (collectively, Holtec), for a dual-unit SMR-300 plant located at the Palisades Energy Center (PEC) in Covert, Michigan. The units are individually named Pioneer Unit 1 and Pioneer Unit 2. This is the third of four consecutive weekly notifications.

AP1000 Design Certification Renewal

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to renew the AP1000 design certification and incorporate Revision 20 of the AP1000 design control document. The purpose of this rulemaking action is to update the AP1000 design to be consistent with changes made to the design during the licensing, construction, and operation of Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 3 and 4. This rulemaking incorporates AP1000 design control document Revision 20, which includes updates made to the AP1000 design to represent a current, construction-validated design. The NRC also proposes to issue an environmental assessment supporting this rule.

AP1000 Design Certification Renewal

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations to renew the AP1000 design certification and incorporate Revision 20 of the AP1000 design control document. The purpose of this rulemaking action is to update the AP1000 design to be consistent with changes made to the design during the licensing, construction, and operation of Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 3 and 4. This rulemaking incorporates AP1000 design control document Revision 20, which includes updates made to the AP1000 design to represent a current, construction-validated design. The NRC is also issuing an environmental assessment supporting this rule.

Biweekly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations

Official abstract: Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular biweekly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.

Sunshine Act Meetings

Fermi America LLC (dba Fermi America); Project Matador Advanced Energy and Intelligence Campus AP1000 Units 1-4; Project Matador Nuclear Units 1-4; Draft Environmental Impact Statement

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The draft EIS is in response to a Combined License (COL) application submitted by Fermi America for the proposed construction and operation of four AP1000 advanced passive pressurized-water reactors--designated as Project Matador Nuclear Units 1-4 (PMN Units 1-4). PMN Units 1-4 would be located at the Project Matador Advanced Energy and Intelligence Campus (Project Matador campus). The draft EIS evaluates the environmental impacts of the proposed action of issuing a COL that would allow the construction of PMN Units 1-4, as well as the environmental impacts of the no-action alternative (i.e., denying the COL application).

Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes: Meeting Notice

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will convene a virtual meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) on October 26-27, 2026. Agenda items to be discussed during the public session include: a presentation on the outcome of the pilot on exploring using AI to search data in the Nuclear Materials Event Database (NMED), recommendations from ACMUI's subcommittee on radiopharmaceutical production and distribution safety, a presentation on radiological health at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and a presentation on recent medical events. The agenda is subject to change. The current agenda and any updates will be available on the ACMUI's Meetings and Related Documents web page at ACMUI Meetings and Related Documents: 2026 [verbar] Nuclear Regulatory Commission or by emailing Ms. Sarah Hoenig at the contact information below. Purpose: Discuss issues related to 10 CFR part 35 Medical Use of Byproduct Material.

Biweekly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations

Blue Energy Global, Inc.; Blue Energy Center-Port of Victoria Nuclear Unit 1; Phased Construction Permit Application-Limited Work Authorization

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has received the first part of a phased construction permit application, including a limited work authorization (LWA) request, from Blue Energy Global, Inc., for a single-unit BWRX-300 plant to be located at the Blue Energy Center in Victoria, Texas. The unit is named Blue Energy Center--Port of Victoria Nuclear Unit 1.

SMR, LLC; Palisades SMR, LLC; Pioneer Units 1 and 2; Phased Construction Permit Application-Limited Work Authorization

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice each week, for four consecutive weeks, beginning October 1, 2026, of receipt and availability of the first part of a phased construction permit application, including a limited work authorization (LWA) request, from SMR, LLC, on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holtec International (collectively, Holtec), for a dual-unit SMR-300 plant located at the Palisades Energy Center (PEC) in Covert, Michigan. The units are individually named Pioneer Unit 1 and Pioneer Unit 2. This is the second of four consecutive weekly notifications.

Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records

Official abstract: Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-108, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is republishing 13 Privacy Act systems of records notices (SORNs) following a comprehensive review. Eight notices include only minor administrative updates, one is unchanged, and four systems-- NRC 27, NRC 36, NRC 39, and NRC 40--contain substantive revisions requiring a 30-day public comment period. The updates modernize system descriptions, clarify authorities and system locations, and update categories of records and safeguards.

Applications for Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses Involving Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination and Containing Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information and Order Imposing Procedures for Access to Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) received, and is considering approval of, two requests to amend three licenses. The license amendment requests are for Cooper Nuclear Station and Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Units 1 and 2. For each license amendment request, the NRC proposes to determine that it involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC). Because each amendment request contains sensitive unclassified non-safeguards information (SUNSI), the NRC is issuing an order imposing procedures to obtain access to SUNSI for contention preparation by persons who file a hearing request or petition for leave to intervene.

Sunshine Act Meetings

Information Collection: Information Collections Contained in the Sunset Rule

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on this proposed information collection. The information collection is entitled, "Information Collections Contained in the Sunset Rule."

Tennessee Valley Authority; Clinch River Nuclear Unit 1; Construction Permit and Record of Decision

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) is providing notice of the issuance of Construction Permit (CP) No. CPAR-2 to Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the Clinch River Nuclear Unit 1 reactor facility and the associated record of decision (ROD).

Exemptions From Materials Licensing

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending several regulations for byproduct, source, and special nuclear material by expanding how certain nuclear material can be safely used without a license. This action is responsive to the NRC's mission to enable safe, efficient, and reliable licensing and consistent with several Executive orders. These changes are deregulatory in nature, eliminating the need to obtain licenses for certain materials uses and quantities.

Exemptions From Materials Licensing

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend several regulations for byproduct, source, and special nuclear material by expanding how certain nuclear material can be safely used without a license. This proposed action would be responsive to the NRC's mission to enable safe, efficient, and reliable licensing and consistent with several Executive orders. These changes would be deregulatory in nature, eliminating the need to obtain licenses for certain materials uses and quantities.

State of Indiana: Discontinuance of Certain Commission Regulatory Authority Within the State, Notice of Agreement Between the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the State of Indiana

Official abstract: This notice is announcing that on September 24, 2026, Ho K. Nieh, Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission), and Governor Michael Braun of the State of Indiana, signed an Agreement as authorized by Section 274b. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act or AEA). Under the Agreement, the Commission discontinues its regulatory authority, and the State of Indiana assumes regulatory authority over byproduct materials, source materials, and special nuclear materials in quantities not sufficient to form a critical mass, as defined in Sections 11e.(1), 11e.(3), and 11e(4) of the AEA.

Sunshine Act Meetings

SMR, LLC; Palisades SMR, LLC; Pioneer Units 1 and 2; Phased Construction Permit Application-Limited Work Authorization

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice each week, for four consecutive weeks, beginning October 1, 2026, of receipt and availability of the first part of a phased construction permit application, including a limited work authorization (LWA) request, from SMR, LLC, on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holtec International (collectively, Holtec), for a dual-unit SMR-300 plant located at the Palisades Energy Center (PEC) in Covert, Michigan. The units are individually named Pioneer Unit 1 and Pioneer Unit 2. This is the first of four consecutive weekly notifications.

NRC Modernization: Rulemaking Procedure, Federal Advisory Committee Act Alignment, Access, and Security; Correction and Confirmation of Effective Date

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is correcting a notice that was published in the Federal Register on August 11, 2026. The NRC published a direct final rule amending its regulations by streamlining procedural provisions related to information withholding and post-promulgation comment periods; aligning the NRC's regulations with Committee Management Secretariat Federal Advisory Committee Act standards; and updating national security eligibility criteria. The corrections on the companion proposed rule document are necessary to replace an incorrect citation and incorrect citation date. The NRC is also confirming the effective date of October 26, 2026, for this direct final rule.

Biweekly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations

Official abstract: Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular biweekly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.

Sunshine Act Meetings

Homestake Mining Company of California; Grants Reclamation Project; License Amendment Application

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering an application for an amendment of License No. SUA-1471 (Docket No. 040- 08903) which would authorize Homestake Mining Company of California (HMC) for its former conventional uranium mill near Grants, New Mexico, known as the Grants Reclamation Project, to replace its Groundwater Corrective Action Program and its currently approved groundwater protection standards with Alternate Concentration Limits. The amendment would revise license conditions 15, 28, 35, 36, and 42.

Constellation Energy Generation, LLC; Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), as the lead agency, and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF), as a cooperating agency, are issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) evaluating the reasonably foreseeable environmental effects from proposed Federal actions related to reauthorizing power operations at the Christopher M. Crane Clean Energy Center (CCEC). Specifically, the NRC is considering issuance of an exemption and three license amendments, which were requested by Constellation Energy Generation, LLC (CEG) to support the potential reauthorization of power operations at the CCEC. The DOE EDF's proposed action is a decision on providing Federal financial assistance (a loan guarantee) for refueling and resumption of power operations at the CCEC.

Regulatory Enhancements for Reactor Licensing, Decommissioning, and Operational Oversight

Official abstract: Consistent with Executive Order 14300, "Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission," the NRC is conducting a review and wholesale revision of its regulations. This proposed rule primarily aims to provide regulatory enhancements for reactor licensing, decommissioning, and operational oversight and is one effort in the NRC's activities to address the direction in section 5 of Executive Order 14300.

In the Matter of the Department of the Air Force; Confirmatory Order Modifying License

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a Confirmatory Order to the Department of the Air Force (DAF) to document commitments made as part of a settlement agreement made between the NRC and DAF following an alternative dispute resolution mediation session held on July 22 and 23, 2026. The mediation addressed apparent violations involving DAF's response to a stuck source event at its panoramic irradiator at Kirtland Air Force Base. DAF has committed to various measures intended to improve the effectiveness of its Radioisotope Committee, update operating and maintenance procedures for the irradiator, and promote safety culture expectations. The Confirmatory Order is effective upon issuance.

Information Collection: Criteria for Guidance of States and NRC in Discontinuance of NRC Regulatory Authority and Assumption Thereof by States Through Agreement, Maintenance of Existing Agreement State Programs, Requests for Information Through the Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP) Questionnaire, and Agreement State Participation in IMPEP

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, "Criteria for Guidance of States and NRC in Discontinuance of NRC Regulatory Authority and Assumption Thereof by States Through Agreement," Maintenance of Existing Agreement State Programs, Requests for Information Through the Integrated Materials Performance Evaluation Program (IMPEP) Questionnaire, and Agreement State Participation in IMPEP.

Information Collection: Notice of Enforcement Discretion (NOED) for Operating Power Reactors and Gaseous Diffusion Plants (GDP), NRC Enforcement Policy

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, "Notice of Enforcement Discretion (NOED) for Operating Power Reactors and Gaseous Diffusion Plants (GDP), NRC Enforcement Policy."

Information Collection: NRC Form 974, Privacy Act Complaints, Concerns or Questions Form

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, NRC Form 974, "Privacy Act Complaints, Concerns or Questions Form."

Sunshine Act Meetings

Information Collection: Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to or Control Over Special Nuclear Material

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, "Criteria and Procedures for Determining Eligibility for Access to or Control Over Special Nuclear Material."

Information Collection: NUREG/BR-0254, Payment Methods, and Authorization for Payment by Credit Card on Pay.gov

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has recently submitted a request for renewal of an existing collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The information collection is entitled, NUREG/BR-0254, "Payment Methods," and "Authorization for Payment by Credit Card on Pay.gov."

Regulatory Guides: Design-Basis Floods for Nuclear Power Plants and Guidance for Assessment of Flooding Hazards Due to Water Control Structure Failures and Incidents

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing two related Regulatory Guides (RGs), namely RG 1.59, Revision 3, "Design- Basis Floods for Nuclear Power Plants," and RG 1.256, Revision 0, "Guidance for Assessment of Flooding Hazards due to Water Control Structure Failures and Incidents." RG 1.59 provides guidance for applicants for new nuclear power plants on acceptable methods for evaluating design-basis floods and RG 1.256 provides guidance for applicants on methods for evaluating flooding hazards due to failure or other incidents at man-made water control structures including, but not limited to, dams and levees.

Establishment of Atomic Safety and Licensing Board

Draft Interim Staff Guidance: Material Compatibility for Non-Light Water-Reactors

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is soliciting public comment on its draft Interim Staff Guidance (ISG), "Material Compatibility for non-Light-Water Reactors, DANU-ISG-2023-01, Revision 1." The purpose of this draft ISG is to assist the NRC staff in reviewing certain applications for non-light water reactor designs, including power and non-power reactors. This ISG has been updated to include an appendix to describe information the NRC staff generally have used to perform the review of materials of construction and passive structures, systems, and components (SSCs) performance for non- light water reactors (non-LWRs), as well as limited updates to technical information in the main body. It has also been updated to make it applicable to certain additional NRC regulations.

739th Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS)

Biweekly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving no Significant Hazards Considerations

Official abstract: Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular biweekly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.

Sunshine Act Meetings

Information Collection: NRC Form 212, Qualifications Investigation Professional, Technical, and Administrative Positions

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, NRC Form 212, "Qualifications Investigation Professional, Technical, and Administrative Positions."

Information Collection: NRC Form 366, Licensee Event Report

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, "NRC Form 366, Licensee Event Report."

Information Collection: IAEA Design Information Questionnaire Forms

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, "IAEA Design Information Questionnaire Forms."

Virginia Electric and Power Company, (Doing Business as Dominion Energy Virginia); North Anna Site; Early Site Permit Renewal Application

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) is considering an application for the renewal of Early Site Permit (ESP) No. ESP-003, which allows Virginia Electric and Power Company (doing business as Dominion Energy Virginia) to reference ESP-003 in an application for a construction permit (CP) or combined license (COL) at the North Anna ESP site during the period ESP-003 remains valid. The renewed permit, if approved, would extend the expiration date by an additional 20 years beyond the period specified in the current permit. The location for the North Anna ESP site is in Louisa County, Virginia, and the current ESP-003 expires on November 27, 2027. This notice provides the public an opportunity to request a hearing and petition for leave to intervene with respect to the renewal application.

In Situ Recovery Monitoring and Decommissioning Timeliness

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposes to amend its regulations that govern the licensing of uranium mills and the disposition of tailings and waste that arise from the extraction and milling of uranium by issuing risk-informed requirements for groundwater protection at uranium in situ recovery (ISR) facilities. The NRC's current regulations are focused on conventional uranium milling and do not expressly address uranium extraction by the ISR process. Additionally, NRC proposes to amend its regulations that govern decommissioning timeliness for all licensees to provide additional flexibility for licensees to delay the initiation of decommissioning activities in situations where safety would not be impacted.

Application for Amendment to Facility Operating License Involving Proposed No Significant Hazards Consideration Determination and Containing Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information and Order Imposing Procedures for Access to Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) received, and is considering approval of, one amendment request. The amendment request is for Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1. For the amendment request, the NRC proposes to determine that it involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC). Because the amendment request contains sensitive unclassified non-safeguards information (SUNSI), the NRC is issuing an order imposing procedures to obtain access to SUNSI for contention preparation by persons who file a hearing request or petition for leave to intervene.

Sunshine Act Meetings

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: Holtec International HI-STORM Flood/Wind System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1032, Amendment No. 10

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of October 6, 2026, for the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register on July 23, 2026. This direct final rule amended the Holtec International HI-STORM Flood/Wind System listing within the "List of approved spent fuel storage casks" to include Amendment No. 10 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1032.

Biweekly Notice;

Official abstract: Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular biweekly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.

Perma-Fix Northwest Richland, Inc.; Export License Amendment Application

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of an export application, received on June 17, 2026, from Perma-Fix Northwest Richland, Inc. (Perma-Fix). In the application, Perma-Fix seeks to amend and renew existing license, XW025, authorizing the export of radioactive waste to Italy. The NRC is providing notice of the opportunity to comment, request a hearing, and petition for leave to intervene on Perma-Fix's application. This action will renew the existing export license for an additional 5 years to expire on May 31, 2031, and amend the existing export license to increase the total volume of waste from 10,000 kilograms (Kgs) to 30,000 Kgs. kilograms.

Sunshine Act Meetings

Information Collection: DOE/NRC Form 740M, Concise Note; DOE/NRC Form 741, Nuclear Material Transaction Report; DOE/NRC Form 742, Material Balance Report; and DOE/NRC Form 742C, Physical Inventory Listing

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, "DOE/NRC Form 740M, Concise Note; DOE/NRC Form 741, Nuclear Material Transaction Report; DOE/NRC Form 742, Material Balance Report; and DOE/NRC Form 742C, Physical Inventory Listing."

EnergySolutions Services Inc.; Export License Amendment Application

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of an export application, received on June 9, 2026, from EnergySolutions Services Inc. (ESSI). In the application, ESSI seeks to amend and renew an existing license, XW018, authorizing the export of radioactive material to Germany. The NRC is providing notice of the opportunity to comment, request a hearing, and petition to intervene on ESSI's application. This action will renew the existing export license for an additional 10 years (to expire on December 31, 2036) and amend the existing export license to update the licensee's address to 151 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830.

UniTech Services Group LLC; Export License Renewal Application

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of an export application received on April 9, 2026, from UniTech Services Group LLC (UniTech). In the application, UniTech seeks to renew an existing license, XW023/01, authorizing the export of radioactive waste to Canada. The NRC is providing notice of the opportunity to comment, request a hearing, and petition for leave to intervene on UniTech's application. This action will renew the existing export license for an additional 10 years to expire on April 30, 2036.

SMR, LLC; Palisades SMR, LLC; Pioneer Units 1 and 2; Exemption

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption in response to a request dated December 31, 2025, from SMR, LLC, on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Holtec International (collectively, Holtec) for approval to allow construction of permanent support of excavation walls prior to the issuance of a limited work authorization for Pioneer Units 1 and 2. The support of excavation walls will remain in place after construction is complete.

Global Laser Enrichment, llc; Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility; Commissioners: Ho. K. Nieh, Chairman; David A. Wright; Bradley R. Crowell; Matthew J. Marzano; Douglas W. Weaver; Order

Southern Nuclear Operating Company; Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 1 & 2; Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; Exemption

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a one- time exemption to Southern Nuclear Operating Company (SNC), authorizing Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 1 and 2 (Vogtle 1 and 2) to retain a single Neutron Source Assembly (NSA) in its current storage cell within a multi-purpose canister ((MPC-32), serial number MPC-707) at the Vogtle Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, in a manner that is inconsistent with the loading restrictions specified in Certificate of Compliance (CoC) No. 1014, Amendment 11, for the HI- STORM 100S Version B dry storage system. The exemption allows the NSA to remain in a peripheral basket cell, contrary to Appendix B, Table 2.1-1, which restricts NSA containing assemblies to designated interior cells. The NRC's determination is based on SNC's safety evaluation and supporting analyses demonstrating that the configuration continues to meet applicable safety requirements for criticality control, shielding, thermal performance, structural integrity, and confinement.

NextEra Energy, Inc.; Dominion Energy, Inc.; Virginia Electric and Power Company; Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut; Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc.; Surry Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2; North Anna Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2; Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station, Unit 1; Millstone Power Station, Units 1, 2, & 3; North Anna Unit 3; North Anna Early Site Permit; and the Associated Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installations; Consideration of Approval of Transfer of Licenses

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) received and is considering approval of an application filed by NextEra Energy, Inc. (NextEra Energy), Dominion Energy, Inc. (Dominion Energy), Virginia Electric and Power Company (VEPCO), Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut (DENC), and Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. (DESC) (collectively the Applicants) on July 15, 2026. The application seeks NRC approval of the indirect transfer of the facility operating licenses, materials licenses, and general licenses for Surry Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 (Surry); North Anna Power Station, Unit Nos. 1 and 2 (North Anna); Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Station, Unit 1 (V.C. Summer); and Millstone Power Station, Units 1, 2, & 3 (Millstone); as well as the combined license for North Anna Unit 3; and the North Anna Early Site Permit. The application contains sensitive unclassified non-safeguards information (SUNSI).

Sunshine Act Meetings

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN Americas, LLC Standardized NUHOMS® Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Certificate of Compliance No. 1004, Renewed Amendment No. 19

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its spent fuel regulations by revising the TN Americas, LLC Standardized NUHOMS[supreg] Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel listing within the "List of approved spent fuel storage casks" to include Renewed Amendment No. 19 to Certificate of Compliance (CoC) No. 1004. The NRC is referring to this amendment as "Renewed Amendment No. 19" because it was submitted after the renewal of the TN Americas, LLC Standardized NUHOMS Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Certificate of Compliance No. 1004 and, therefore, subject to the Aging Management Program requirements of the renewed certificate. Renewed Amendment No. 19 would amend the certificate of compliance to provide for a 61BTH improved basket design using staggered plates similar the 24PTH Type 3 basket approved in CoC 1004 Amendment 18 and similar to the EOS 37PTH and 89BTH baskets approved in CoC 1042. This would simplify construction, reduce weight and improve fabricability. Additional changes are proposed to address editorial corrections, consistency, and terminology clarifications.

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: TN Americas, LLC Standardized NUHOMS® Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Certificate of Compliance No. 1004, Renewed Amendment No. 19

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its spent fuel storage regulations by revising the TN Americas, LLC Standardized NUHOMS[supreg] Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel listing within the "List of approved spent fuel storage casks" to include Amendment No. 19 to Certificate of Compliance (CoC) No. 1004. Amendment No. 19 revises the certificate of compliance to provide for a 61BTH improved basket design using staggered plates similar the 24PTH Type 3 basket approved in CoC 1004 Amendment 18 and similar to the EOS 37PTH and 89BTH baskets approved in CoC 1042. This will simplify construction, reduce weight and improve fabricability. Additional changes are proposed to address editorial corrections, consistency, and terminology clarifications. The NRC is referring to this amendment as "Renewed Amendment No. 19" because it was submitted after the renewal of the TN Americas, LLC Standardized NUHOMS Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel Certificate of Compliance No. 1004 and, therefore, subject to the Aging Management Program requirements of the renewed certificate.

STP Nuclear Operating Company; South Texas Project, Unit 1; License Amendment Application

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is considering issuance of an amendment to Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-76, issued to STP Nuclear Operating Company (STPNOC); Constellation South Texas, LLC; City Public Service Board of San Antonio; and City of Austin, Texas, for operation of South Texas Project, Unit 1 (STP). The proposed license amendment would, if granted, make a one-time exigent change to the technical specifications (TS) to extend the allowed outage time (AOT) for TS 3.7.1.7, "Main Feedwater System". This proposed amendment is being requested to facilitate repairs to the Unit 1 train D main feedwater isolation valve (MFIV). This proposed amendment is being requested under exigent circumstances pursuant to NRC regulations.

Virginia Electric and Power Company, (Doing Business as Dominion Energy Virginia); North Anna Site; Early Site Permit Renewal Application

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice each week, for four consecutive weeks, of receipt and availability of an application for renewal of early site permit (ESP) ESP-003 for the North Anna ESP site from Virginia Electric and Power Company, doing business as (dba) Dominion Energy Virginia. Renewal of the ESP would allow the licensee to reference ESP-003 in a construction permit (CP) or combined license (COL) application for an additional 20- year period beyond the period specified in the ESP. The location for the North Anna ESP site is in Louisa County, Virginia, and the current ESP-003 expires on November 27, 2027.

SMR, LLC; Palisades SMR, LLC; Pioneer Units 1 and 2; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for an exemption requested by SMR, LLC on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC (Palisades SMR), associated with certain excavation support activities for the proposed dual-unit SMR-300 plant, Pioneer Units 1 and 2, at the Palisades Energy Center in Covert, Michigan. Specifically, Palisades SMR is requesting an exemption, pursuant to NRC regulations, to allow for construction of support of excavation (SOE) walls during SMR-300 excavation and prior to issuance of a Limited Work Authorization (LWA), if approved. Based on the analyses presented in the EA, the NRC staff determined that there would be no significant environmental impacts associated with granting the requested exemption.

Arizona Public Service Company; Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3; Indirect Transfer of Control of Licenses

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is issuing an order approving the application dated April 24, 2026, filed by Arizona Public Service Company (APS), on behalf of Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), Troy ParentCo LLC (Troy ParentCo), and their corporate affiliates (together, Applicants). The application sought NRC consent to the indirect transfer of control of PNM's co- ownership of the Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. NPF-41, NPF- 51, and NPF-74 for the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (Palo Verde), Units 1, 2, and 3, respectively, as well as the associated general license for the Palo Verde Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation (ISFSI) (together, the facility). No physical changes or operational changes to the facility were proposed in the application.

Sunshine Act Meetings

Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes: Meeting Notice

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will convene a meeting of the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI) on September 9, 2026, to discuss and provide recommendations from the subcommittee on reducing barriers to medical use licensing rulemaking. Topic is tentative based on its rulemaking schedule. Meeting information, including a copy of the agenda and handouts, will be available on the ACMUI's Meetings and Related Documents web page at https://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc- collections/acmui/meetings/2026 or by emailing Ms. Sarah Hoenig at the contact information below.

Duke Energy Progress, LLC; Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2, Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1, H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit 2, H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit 2 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation; Consideration of Approval of Transfer of Licenses and Conforming Amendments

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) received and is considering approval of an application filed by Duke Energy Progress, LLC (DEP) and Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC (DEC) on March 20, 2026. The application seeks NRC approval of the direct transfer of Renewed Facility Operating License Nos. DPR-71 and DPR-62 for Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2, respectively; Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-63 for Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1; Subsequent Renewed Facility Operating License No. DPR-23 for H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit 2; and Renewed Materials License No. SNM-2502 for the H.B. Robinson Steam Electric Plant, Unit 2 Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation, currently held by DEP, to DEC and issuance of conforming license amendments.

Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions

Draft NUREG: Training Review Criteria and Procedures

Official abstract: On July 22, 2026, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) solicited comments on draft NUREG-1220, Revision 2, "Training Review Criteria and Procedures." The public comment period was originally scheduled to close on August 21, 2026. The NRC has decided to extend the public comment to September 21, 2026, to allow more time for members of the public to prepare and submit their comments.

Draft Regulatory Guide: Assessing Public Health Risk Associated With Chemical Hazards of Licensed Material

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft Regulatory Guide (DG), DG-1444, proposed Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.264, "Assessing Public Health Risk Associated with Chemical Hazards of Licensed Material." This DG describes a methodology that is acceptable to the staff of the NRC to meet regulatory requirements assessing public health risk associated with chemical hazards of licensed material.

Draft Interim Staff Guidance: Evaluations of Risk Assessments for Risk-Informed Decision-Making for Regulatory Applications

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is soliciting public comment on its draft Interim Staff Guidance (ISG), OAR/DARP-ISG- 2026-XX, "Evaluations of Risk Assessments for Risk-Informed Decision- Making for Regulatory Applications." If finalized, this ISG will provide guidance to the staff for reviewing systematic risk assessment methods, including probabilistic risk assessments (PRAs) and other systematic risk evaluations (SREs). This ISG will supplement existing guidance to facilitate the staff's understanding of the uses of risk information in regulatory applications and application of principles of risk-informed decision-making.

Draft Regulatory Guide: Comprehensive Risk Metrics and Associated Risk Performance Objectives for Commercial Nuclear Plants

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft Regulatory Guide (DG), 1443, proposed Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.263, Revision 0, "Comprehensive Risk Metrics and Associated Risk Performance Objectives for Commercial Nuclear Plants." This DG describes approaches that are acceptable to the staff of the NRC for developing comprehensive risk metrics (CRMs) and associated risk performance objectives (RPOs).

Regulatory Guide: Acceptability of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Results for Non-Light Water Reactor Risk-Informed Activities

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for trial use, Revision 1 to Trial Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.247, "Acceptability of Probabilistic Risk Assessment Results for Non-Light Water Reactor Risk-Informed Activities." This guidance describes one acceptable approach for determining whether the acceptability of the probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) used to support a PRA application is sufficient to provide confidence in the results for non-light water reactors (NLWRs) and risk-informed activities. Trial RG 1.247 was originally issued in March 2022 with a 2-year trial period that ended in May 2024. The staff is issuing Revision 1 to RG 1.247 (with minimal changes) as a trial RG so that it can continue to be used by potential applicants while the staff addresses the remaining technical issues that are best resolved by continuing to test the guide against actual applications. As a trial RG, this issuance does not provide final staff positions and the guidance within may be revised based on experience obtained by the NRC with its use after its publication.

Long Mott Energy, LLC; Long Mott Generating Station; Notice of Hearing

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice of an uncontested hearing on a construction permit application from Long Mott Energy, LLC (LME) for construction of the Long Mott Generating Station (LMGS), a four reactor facility to be built in Calhoun County, Texas.

EnergySolutions, LLC and Bridgepoint Group, PLC; Approval of Transfer of Licenses

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued an order approving the indirect transfer of control of Radioactive Materials License No. 39-35044-01, License Nos. DPR-43, DPR-73, and Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation general license No. 40, as well as Export Licenses XW010 and XW018 from EnergySolutions, LLC to ECP VI, LLC and its ultimate parent, Bridgepoint Group, PLC. The indirect transfer reflects an upstream change in ownership of the holding company of Energy Solutions.

Palisades Energy, LLC; Palisades Nuclear Plant; Exemption

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued an exemption in response to a request dated July 10, 2026, as supplemented by letter dated July 30, 2026, from Palisades Energy, LLC. The exemption authorizes a one-time exemption to allow Operations personnel use of the less restrictive work hour limitations described in NRC regulations for a period of no more than 60 days commencing upon core reload, or until Palisades is connected to the electrical grid, whichever occurs first.

Virginia Electric and Power Company, (Doing Business as Dominion Energy Virginia); North Anna Site; Early Site Permit Renewal Application

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice each week, for four consecutive weeks, of receipt and availability of an application for renewal of early site permit (ESP) ESP-003 for the North Anna ESP site from Virginia Electric and Power Company, doing business as (dba) Dominion Energy Virginia. Renewal of the ESP would allow the licensee to reference ESP-003 in a construction permit (CP) or combined license (COL) application for an additional 20- year period beyond the period specified in the ESP. The location for the North Anna ESP site is in Louisa County, Virginia, and the current ESP-003 expires on November 27, 2027.

Biweekly Notice; Applications and Amendments to Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations

Official abstract: Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular biweekly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.

Sunshine Act Meetings

DISA Technologies, Inc.; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of a premobilization notification (PMN) under source materials license SUA-1605, which the NRC issued to DISA Technologies, Inc. (DISA) in 2025 for the operation of its high-pressure slurry ablation (HPSA) technology to remediate abandoned uranium mine (AUM) waste. If the NRC approves the PMN, DISA could conduct HPSA operations at the Mary Ann AUM waste pile site (Mary Ann site) in Montrose County, Colorado. The NRC staff is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) associated with the proposed approval. This EA tiers from the NRC staff's 2025 generic EA for the license issuance and the 2026 generic EA for the use of flocculant in the HPSA process.

Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

Official abstract: We are publishing our regulatory agenda (the Agenda) in accordance with Public Law 96-354, "The Regulatory Flexibility Act" (RFA), Executive Order (E.O.) 12866, "Regulatory Planning and Review," E.O. 14219, "Ensuring Lawful Governance and Implementing the President's `Department of Government Efficiency' Deregulatory Initiative," E.O. 14215, "Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies," and E.O. 14192, "Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation." The NRC's Agenda is a compilation of all rulemaking activities on which we have recently completed action or have proposed or are considering action. The NRC's Agenda was last issued online at the Office of Management and Budget's website at https://www.reginfo.gov on September 4, 2025, and published in the Federal Register on September 22, 2025 (90 FR 45648). This issuance of our Agenda contains information about rulemaking activities that are under development, completed, or canceled since the last Agenda.

Issuance of Multiple Exemptions

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a single notice to announce the issuance of four exemptions in response to requests as detailed in the available documents.

Information Collection: Physical Protection of Category 1 and 2 Quantities of Radioactive Material

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for an existing collection of information. The information collection is entitled, "Physical Protection of Category 1 and 2 Quantities of Radioactive Material."

List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks: NAC International, Inc., MAGNASTOR® Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1031, Amendment Nos. 16 and 17 and Revisions to Amendment Nos. 0 through 16

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is confirming the effective date of September 14, 2026, for the direct final rule that was published in the Federal Register on July 1, 2026. This direct final rule amended the NAC MAGNASTOR System listing within the "List of approved spent fuel storage casks" to include Amendment Nos. 16 and 17 and revisions to Amendment Nos. 0 through 16 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1031.

Orano Enrichment USA LLC; (Project Ike Enrichment Facility); Notice of Receipt of Application for License; Notice of Consideration of Issuance of License; Notice of Hearing and Commission Order; Opportunity To Request a Contested Hearing; and Order Imposing Procedures for Access to Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information and Safeguards Information for Contention Preparation

Virginia Electric and Power Company, (Doing Business as Dominion Energy Virginia); North Anna Site; Early Site Permit Renewal Application

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing public notice each week, for four consecutive weeks, of receipt and availability of an application for renewal of early site permit (ESP) ESP-003 for the North Anna ESP site from Virginia Electric and Power Company, doing business as (dba) Dominion Energy Virginia. Renewal of the ESP would allow the licensee to reference ESP-003 in a construction permit (CP) or combined license (COL) application for an additional 20- year period beyond the period specified in the ESP. The location for the North Anna ESP site is in Louisa County, Virginia, and the current ESP-003 expires on November 27, 2027.

NRC Modernization: Rulemaking Procedure, Federal Advisory Committee Act Alignment, Access, and Security

Official abstract: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations by streamlining procedural provisions related to information withholding and post-promulgation comment periods; aligning the NRC's regulations with Committee Management Secretariat (CMS) Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) standards; and updating national security eligibility criteria. The goal is to modernize and clarify the NRC's regulatory framework to ensure consistency with government-wide standards and improve administrative efficiency. The scope includes updates to outdated provisions and revisions to ensure compliance with current federal policies. This action is being taken in response to Executive Order 14300, "Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission."