Modernizing Reactor Licensing, Safety Oversight, and Siting Practices; Correction
Abstract
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is correcting a notice published in the Federal Register on July 16, 2026, regarding the modernization of reactor licensing, safety oversight, and siting practices to address sections 5(f), 5(h), and 5(i) of Executive Order 14300, and additional items that contribute to adding additional generation to the electrical grid. This action is necessary to withdraw a guidance document containing outdated and incorrect information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-15145 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-15145 is a Proposed Rule published by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the Federal Register on July 27, 2026, with an effective date of July 27, 2026. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is correcting a notice published in the Federal Register on July 16, 2026, regarding the modernization of reactor licensing, safety oversight, and siting practices to address sections 5(f), 5(h), and 5(i) of Executive Order 14300, and additional items that contribute to adding additional generation to the electrical grid. This action is necessary to withdraw a guidance document containing outdated and incorrect information. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/27/2026-15145/modernizing-reactor-licensing-safety-oversight-and-siting-practices-correction.
Is document 2026-15145 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-15145 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.