ML25189A251
| ML25189A251 | |
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| Issue date: | 07/08/2025 |
| From: | Robert Lewis NRC/EDO |
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| Download: ML25189A251 (1) | |
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Remarks from Office of the Executive Director for Operations National State Liaison Officer G2G Meeting 2025 Robert Lewis Deputy Executive Director for Nuclear Materials, Administrative, and Corporate Programs
Operational Impacts Adjusting to New Norms Rob Lewis Office of the Executive Director for Operations June 23, 2025
NRC Mission Statement (Updated in 2025)
The NRC protects public health and safety and advances the nations common defense and security by enabling the safe and secure use and deployment of civilian nuclear energy technologies and radioactive materials through efficient and reliable licensing, oversight, and regulation for the benefit of society and the environment.
Workload Drivers 21
- Extended Power Uprates
- Reactor Restarts
- New/Advanced Reactor Licensing
- Fuel Cycle
- Transportation
Progress on ADVANCE Act Deliverables 22 Milestone Section of the ADVANCE Act Date Memorandum of Understanding with DOE on advanced nuclear fuels 404 12/12/2024 Report on new hiring and pay authorities 502 12/17/2024 Report on advanced methods of manufacturing and construction 401 01/06/2025 Report on modernization of environmental reviews 506 01/06/2025 Report on licensing considerations relating to use of nuclear energy for nonelectric applications 203 05/01/2025 Information Notice to inform licensees of covered fuel 102 05/12/2025 Note: all previously completed milestones are being re-evaluated for consistency with EO 14300, Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other Executive Orders.
Upcoming Milestones 23 Milestone Section of the ADVANCE Act Target Date Report on fusion energy regulation 205 07/09/2025 Report on mission statement and implementing guidance 501 07/09/2025 Report on improving inspection and oversight programs 507 07/09/2025 Report on engagement with the Government of Canada with respect to nuclear waste issues in the Great Lakes Basin 602 07/09/2025 Licensing efficiencies review 505 07/31/2025 Report on potential regulatory modifications for brownfield sites 206 09/09/2025 Expedited procedures for combined operating licenses 207 09/09/2025 Note: actions and timelines are being assessed for consistency with EO 14300, Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other Executive Orders.
Other Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Timeliness Initiatives that Support Unleashing American Energy 24
- Strategic Direction Initiative on Project Management
- Improve efficiency by adopting applicable practices from the professional project management industry
- Develop structured approaches and standardized process for project tracking and accountability to optimize resources
- Strategic Direction Initiative on Consulting vs. Guidance
- Emphasize effective communications with stakeholders to drive timely and efficient outcomes
- Strategic Direction Initiative on Differing Views
- Streamline program for more timely decisions and level of effort based on safety significance of issue
25 Scan the QR code for the NRCs recently revised public webpage on the NRCs implementation of the ADVANCE Act, Executive Orders, and other strategic direction initiatives.