ML26043A136
| ML26043A136 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 04/03/2026 |
| From: | Ho Nieh NRC/Chairman |
| To: | Capito S, Fleischmann C, Guthrie B, Kennedy J, Latta B, Lummis C, Palmer G US HR (House of Representatives), US HR, Comm on Appropriations, US HR, Comm on Energy & Commerce, US HR, Subcomm on Energy, US HR, Subcomm on Energy & Water Development, US HR, Subcomm on Environment, US SEN, Comm on Appropriations, US SEN, Comm on Environment & Public Works, US SEN, Subcomm on Clean Air, Climate Change & Nuclear Safety, US SEN, Subcomm on Energy & Water Development |
| References | |
| 199800208, CORR-26-0016 | |
| Download: ML26043A136 (0) | |
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xx U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rulemaking Activities Planned (As of February 2, 2026)*
1 Item Category Title CPR Priority RIN1 Docket ID Associated PRM Numbers Rulemaking Initiation Date Regulatory Basis Publication Date Proposed Rule to Signature Authority2 Proposed Rule Publication Date2 Final Rule to Signature Authority2 Final Rule Publication Date2 1
Rulemaking Actions
[14300] Approval of the 2023 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and Code Cases, Revision 41 High 3150-AK42 NRC-2020-0029 N/A 12/12/2019 N/A 12/12/2025 2/10/2026 10/13/2026 11/5/2026 2
Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Exceptions from Foreign Ownership, Control, or Domination **
High 3150-AL32 NRC-2024-0218 N/A 11/26/2024 N/A 2/20/2026 7/1/2026 2/20/2026 7/1/2026 3
Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Exemptions from Materials Licensing **
High 3150-AL61 NRC-2025-1568 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A 4/3/2026 7/2/2026 4/3/2026 7/2/2026 4
Rulemaking Actions
[14300] FR-1 Regulatory Changes to Nonprocurement and Debarment and Suspension Requirement High 3150-AL41 NRC-2025-0643 N/A 7/15/2025 N/A N/A N/A 4/10/2026 6/5/2026 5
Rulemaking Actions
[14300] FR-6 Revisions to Freedom of Information Act Implementing Regulations High 3150-AL14 NRC-2024-0044 N/A 4/26/2024 N/A N/A N/A 12/9/2025 3/20/2026 6
Rulemaking Actions
[14300] In Situ Recovery Monitoring and Decommissioning Timeliness [3]
High 3150-AL48 NRC-2025-1204 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A 2/19/2026 5/5/2026 9/9/2026 11/23/2026
- This report lists the status of NRC rulemaking activities inclusive of September 30, 2025, including their priorities and schedules and changes through February 2, 2026, which includes the period of lapsed appropriations during which activity continued on high-priority rulemaking.
- = Direct Final Rule
[1] Rulemaking activities without a Regulation Identification Number (RIN) have not been approved by the Commission for the NRC staff to begin rulemaking but are included in the table for completeness because the staff has submitted or is preparing rulemaking plans.
[2] These dates are NRC staff estimates. The actual dates are subject to Commission and/or Office of Management and Budget, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs review for Executive Order (EO) 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review.
[3] This rulemaking has been merged with the rulemaking for groundwater protection at uranium in situ recovery facilities (NRC-2025-1214; RIN 3150-AL48), which addresses EO 14300, Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The Docket ID is closed (NRC-2008-0421; RIN 3150-AI40).
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xx xx U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rulemaking Activities Planned (As of February 2, 2026) 2 Item Category Title CPR Priority RIN1 Docket ID Associated PRM Numbers Rulemaking Initiation Date Regulatory Basis Publication Date Proposed Rule to Signature Authority2 Proposed Rule Publication Date2 Final Rule to Signature Authority2 Final Rule Publication Date2 7
Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Incorporation by Reference of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Standard-603-2018 High 3150-AL06 NRC-2024-0045 N/A 4/8/2024 N/A 12/1/2025 12/19/2025 5/6/2026 10/26/2026 8
Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Increased Flexibility in the Mandatory Hearing Process High 3150-AL59 NRC-2025-1502 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A N/A N/A 12/23/2025 4/17/2026 9
Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal High 3150-AI92 NRC-2011-0012 N/A 3/18/2009 N/A N/A 6/30/2026 N/A 12/15/2026 10 Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Licensing Requirements for Microreactors and Other Low Consequence Reactors High 3150-AL36 NRC-2025-0379 N/A 6/20/2025 N/A 12/8/2025 3/30/2026 6/17/2026 9/16/2026 11 Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Modernizing Materials Licensing High 3150-AL56 NRC-2025-1370 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A N/A 3/31/2026 N/A 10/20/2026 12 Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Modernizing Package Certification Requirements High 3150-AL62 NRC-2025-1667 N/A 10/22/2025 3/2/2026 N/A 5/13/2026 9/9/2026 11/23/2026 13 Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Modernizing Reactor Licensing, Safety Oversight, and Siting Practices
[4]
High 3150-AL44 NRC-2025-0975 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A 2/5/2026 4/20/2026 9/4/2026 11/23/2026
[4] This rulemaking has been merged with Increased Enrichment of Conventional and Accident Tolerant Fuel Designs for Light-Water Reactors (Docket ID NRC-2020-0034; RIN 3150-AK79). The Docket ID is closed (NRC-2020-0034; RIN 3150-AK79).
xx xx U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rulemaking Activities Planned (As of February 2, 2026) 3 Item Category Title CPR Priority RIN1 Docket ID Associated PRM Numbers Rulemaking Initiation Date Regulatory Basis Publication Date Proposed Rule to Signature Authority2 Proposed Rule Publication Date2 Final Rule to Signature Authority2 Final Rule Publication Date2 14 Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Modernizing Requirements Relating to the Physical Protection of Category 1 and Category 2 Quantities of Radioactive Material High 3150-AL51 NRC-2025-1238 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A 12/16/2025 3/16/2026 8/5/2026 10/27/2026 15 Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Modernizing Security Requirements High 3150-AL53 NRC-2025-1303 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A N/A 5/18/2026 N/A 11/23/2026 16 Rulemaking Actions
[14300] National Environmental Policy Act Requirements [5]
High 3150-AL38 NRC-2025-0478 N/A 7/11/2025 N/A 12/23/2025 4/9/2026 9/4/2026 11/23/2026 17 Rulemaking Actions
[14300] NRC Modernization:
Federal Advisory Committee Act Alignment, Access, Security, and Equity **
High 3150-AL46 NRC-2025-1139 N/A 8/28/2025 N/A N/A 5/14/2026 N/A 5/14/2026 18 Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Organizational Changes and Conforming Amendments High 3150-AL52 NRC-2025-1270 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A N/A N/A N/A 11/23/2026 19 Rulemaking Actions
[14300] Reducing Barriers to Medical Use Licensing [6]
High 3150-AL50 NRC-2025-1237 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A N/A 4/27/2026 N/A 11/17/2026 20 Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Reforming and Modernizing the NRCs Radiation Protection Framework High 3150-AL47 NRC-2025-1140 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A 2/16/2026 4/30/2026 9/4/2026 11/23/2026
- = Direct Final Rule
[5] In September 2025, the rule was retitled from "Streamlining Environmental Reviews Under the National Environmental Policy Act" to "National Environmental Policy Act Requirements."
[6] This rulemaking has been merged with "Rubidium-82 Generators, Emerging Medical Technologies, and Other Uses of Byproduct Material" (NRC-2018-0297; RIN 3150-AK80). The Docket ID is closed (NRC-2018-0297; RIN 3150-AK80).
xx xx U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rulemaking Activities Planned (As of February 2, 2026) 4 Item Category Title CPR Priority RIN1 Docket ID Associated PRM Numbers Rulemaking Initiation Date Regulatory Basis Publication Date Proposed Rule to Signature Authority2 Proposed Rule Publication Date2 Final Rule to Signature Authority2 Final Rule Publication Date2 21 Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Regulatory Enhancements for Reactor Licensing, Decommissioning, and Operational Oversight [7]
High 3150-AL45 NRC-2025-1138 N/A 7/23/2025 N/A 2/19/2026 5/7/2026 9/3/2026 11/23/2026 22 Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Rescission of Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Functions **
High 3150-AL43 NRC-2025-0974 N/A 6/6/2025 N/A 2/3/2026 4/21/2026 2/3/2026 4/21/2026 23 Rulemaking Actions
[14300] Revision of Fee Schedules:
Fee Recovery for FY 2026 High 3150-AL12 NRC-2023-0212 N/A 7/31/2025 N/A 2/19/2026 3/19/2026 6/17/2026 6/22/2026 24 Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Revisions to Export Requirement [8]
High 3150-AL57 NRC-2025-1468 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A N/A N/A 4/10/2026 6/18/2026 25 Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Streamlined Reviews of Proven Reactor Designs High 3150-AL60 NRC-2025-1503 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A 1/7/2026 4/9/2026 8/19/2026 10/30/2026 26 Rulemaking Actions
[14300]
Streamlining Contested Adjudications in Licensing Proceedings High 3150-AL58 NRC-2025-1501 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A 12/12/2025 3/6/2026 4/30/2026 8/17/2026 27 Rulemaking Actions
[14300] W2-3 Modernizing NRC Regulations for Byproduct Material Use [9]
High 3150-AL49 NRC-2025-1205 N/A 8/25/2025 N/A 1/12/2026 4/1/2026 8/18/2026 11/3/2026
- = Direct Final Rule
[7] This rulemaking is combined from "Reporting Requirements for Nonemergency Events at Nuclear Power Plants" and other rulemaking initiatives.
Docket ID NRC-2020-0036 (RIN 3150-AK71) is closed.
[8] Merged with "Implementation of Changes to Reflect Advanced Reactor Export Licensing Considerations" (Docket ID NRC-2022-0072 RIN 3150-AK78) and "Nuclear Suppliers Group Guidelines Conforming Changes for Heavy Water" (Docket ID NRC-2025-0057 RIN 3150-AL34).
[9] This rulemaking has been merged with "Decommissioning Financial Assurance for Sealed and Unsealed Radioactive Materials" (Docket ID NRC-2017-0031; RIN 3150-AK52). The Docket ID is closed (NRC-2017-0031; RIN 3150-AK52).
xx xx U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rulemaking Activities Planned (As of February 2, 2026) 5 Item Category Title CPR Priority RIN1 Docket ID Associated PRM Numbers Rulemaking Initiation Date Regulatory Basis Publication Date Proposed Rule to Signature Authority2 Proposed Rule Publication Date2 Final Rule to Signature Authority2 Final Rule Publication Date2 28 Rulemaking Actions
[14300] The Sunset Rule:
Aircraft Impact Assessment High 3150-AL63 NRC-2026-0166 N/A 1/8/2026 N/A N/A 12/3/2025 N/A 4/1/2026 29 Rulemaking Actions 2025 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code High 3150-AK77 NRC-2022-0019 N/A 1/18/2023 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 30 Rulemaking Actions 2025 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Operations and Maintenance Code High 3150-AK62 NRC-2021-0022 N/A 1/6/2021 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 31 Rulemaking Actions 2026 Edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code High 3150-AL11 NRC-2024-0089 N/A 5/3/2024 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 32 Rulemaking Actions Alignment of Licensing Processes and Lessons Learned from New Reactor Licensing High 3150-AI66 NRC-2009-0196 N/A 9/22/2015 1/29/2021 5/26/2022 N/A N/A N/A 33 Rulemaking Actions Alternate Technology-Inclusive, Risk-Informed Framework for Advanced Reactors High N/A NRC-2025-0056 N/A 2/6/2025 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 34 Rulemaking Actions Approval of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code Cases, Revision 43 High 3150-AL10 NRC-2024-0088 N/A 5/3/2024 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
xx xx U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rulemaking Activities Planned (As of February 2, 2026) 6 Item Category Title CPR Priority RIN1 Docket ID Associated PRM Numbers Rulemaking Initiation Date Regulatory Basis Publication Date Proposed Rule to Signature Authority2 Proposed Rule Publication Date2 Final Rule to Signature Authority2 Final Rule Publication Date2 35 Rulemaking Actions Approval of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Unconditioned Code Cases **
High 3150-AL20 NRC-2024-0163 N/A 10/1/2024 N/A 8/27/2025 9/26/2025 8/27/2025 9/26/2025 36 Rulemaking Actions Cyber Security at Fuel Facilities High 3150-AJ64 NRC-2015-0179 N/A 3/24/2015 4/12/2016 5/24/2027 11/24/2027 N/A N/A 37 Rulemaking Actions Drug and Alcohol Testing:
Technical Issues and Editorial Changes [10]
High 3150-AJ15 NRC-2012-0079 PRM-26-4, PRM-26-7, PRM-26-8 N/A 5/8/2026 5/18/2027 11/18/2027 9/29/2028 3/29/2029 38 Rulemaking Actions Embrittlement and Surveillance Requirements for High-Fluence Nuclear Power Plants in Long-Term Operation High 3150-AL65 NRC-2021-0174 N/A 7/14/2025 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 39 Rulemaking Actions Enhanced Weapons for Spent Fuel Storage Installations and Transportation Section 161A Authority [11]
High 3150-AJ55 NRC-2015-0018 N/A 8/15/2008 10/9/2025 7/31/2026 N/A N/A N/A 40 Rulemaking Actions Financial Assurance Requirements for Category 1 and 2 Byproduct Material Sealed Sources High 3150-AK85 NRC-2022-0106 N/A 12/8/2021 6/30/2026 5/14/2027 11/15/2027 6/14/2028 12/14/2028 41 Rulemaking Actions Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Licensing of New Nuclear Reactors [12]
High 3150-AK55 NRC-2020-0101 N/A 9/21/2020 N/A 12/14/2021 10/4/2024 11/21/2025 6/1/2026
- = Direct Final Rule
[10] This rulemaking has been merged with the rulemaking for modernizing security requirements (Docket ID NRC-2025-1303; RIN 3150-AL53),
which addresses EO 14300. This Docket ID is closed (NRC-2012-0079; RIN 3150-AJ15).
[11] This rulemaking was identified for discontinuation on August 13, 2025.
[12] As of May 8, 2024, the NRC retitled this rulemaking from "Advanced Nuclear Reactor Generic Environmental Impact Statement" (ANR GEIS) to "Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Licensing of New Nuclear Reactors" (NR GEIS), to reflect the change in the applicability of the GEIS and rule.
xx xx U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rulemaking Activities Planned (As of February 2, 2026) 7 Item Category Title CPR Priority RIN1 Docket ID Associated PRM Numbers Rulemaking Initiation Date Regulatory Basis Publication Date Proposed Rule to Signature Authority2 Proposed Rule Publication Date2 Final Rule to Signature Authority2 Final Rule Publication Date2 42 Rulemaking Actions List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks
[This is a placeholder for several annually recurring rules.]
High N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 43 Rulemaking Actions List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks:
NAC International Inc., NAC-UMS Universal Storage System, Certificate of Compliance No.
- 1015, Amendment No.
10, and Revision to Amendment Nos. 5 through 9 High 3150-AL30 NRC-2025-0025 N/A 2/14/2025 N/A 8/21/2025 12/3/2025 8/21/2025 12/3/2025 44 Rulemaking Actions Performance-Based Emergency Core Cooling System Acceptance Criteria High 3150-AH42 NRC-2008-0332 PRM 71, PRM-50-84 3/31/2003 7/31/2008 3/1/2012 3/24/2014 3/16/2016 11/30/2027 45 Rulemaking Actions Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines High 3150-AL00 NRC-2023-0071 N/A 4/13/2023 N/A 12/11/2024 2/27/2026 4/10/2026 10/12/2026 46 Rulemaking Actions Regulatory Improvements for Production and Utilization Facilities Transitioning to Decommissioning High 3150-AJ59 NRC-2015-0070 N/A 12/30/2014 11/27/2017 5/7/2018 3/3/2022 1/31/2024 8/31/2026 47 Rulemaking Actions Revision of Fee Schedules: Fee Recovery for FY 2027 High 3150-AL28 NRC-2025-0021 N/A 7/31/2026 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 48 Rulemaking Actions Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors High 3150-AK31 NRC-2019-0062 N/A 10/2/2020 N/A 3/1/2023 10/31/2024 11/20/2025 3/27/2026
- = Direct Final Rule
xx xx U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rulemaking Activities Planned (As of February 2, 2026) 8 Item Category Title CPR Priority RIN1 Docket ID Associated PRM Numbers Rulemaking Initiation Date Regulatory Basis Publication Date Proposed Rule to Signature Authority2 Proposed Rule Publication Date2 Final Rule to Signature Authority2 Final Rule Publication Date2 49 Rulemaking Actions Adjustment of Civil Penalties for Inflation for Fiscal Year 2026 Medium 3150-AL13 NRC-2023-0211 N/A 10/1/2024 N/A N/A N/A 12/1/2025 4/1/2026 50 Rulemaking Actions Adjustment of Civil Penalties for Inflation for Fiscal Year 2027 Medium 3150-AL27 NRC-2025-0020 N/A 10/1/2025 N/A N/A N/A 12/1/2026 1/15/2027 51 Rulemaking Actions Advance Tribal Notification of Category 1 Quantities of Radioactive Material Shipments Medium 3150-AK90 NRC-2022-0191 N/A 11/8/2022 N/A 2/20/2024 3/8/2024 4/21/2025 9/4/2026 52 Rulemaking Actions Alternative Physical Security Requirements for Advanced Reactors Medium 3150-AK19 NRC-2017-0227 N/A 11/19/2018 7/16/2019 8/2/2022 8/9/2024 5/21/2027 10/21/2027 53 Rulemaking Actions Categorical Exclusions from Environmental Review Medium 3150-AK54 NRC-2018-0300 N/A 11/30/2020 N/A 11/14/2022 7/2/2024 6/30/2025 3/30/2026 54 Rulemaking Actions Cost-Benefit Analysis for Power Reactor Radwaste Systems Medium 3150-AK75 NRC-2022-0048 N/A 1/25/2022 N/A 2/28/2023 5/21/2026 5/21/2027 11/22/2027 55 Rulemaking Actions Geologic Repository Operations Area (GROA) Fitness-For-Duty Requirements
[13]
Medium 3150-AI38 NRC-2009-0089 N/A N/A 9/17/2040 3/17/2042 9/17/2042 9/17/2043 3/17/2044 56 Rulemaking Actions Geologic Repository Operations Area Security and Material Control and Accounting Requirements
[14]
Medium 3150-AI06 NRC-2007-0670 N/A N/A 3/16/2040 9/16/2041 3/16/2042 3/16/2043 7/15/2043
[13] This rulemaking was identified for discontinuation on August 13, 2025.
[14] This rulemaking was identified for discontinuation on August 13, 2025.
xx xx U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rulemaking Activities Planned (As of February 2, 2026) 9 Item Category Title CPR Priority RIN1 Docket ID Associated PRM Numbers Rulemaking Initiation Date Regulatory Basis Publication Date Proposed Rule to Signature Authority2 Proposed Rule Publication Date2 Final Rule to Signature Authority2 Final Rule Publication Date2 57 Rulemaking Actions Harmonization of Transportation Safety Requirements with IAEA Standards Medium 3150-AJ85 NRC-2016-0179 N/A 8/19/2016 4/12/2019 10/30/2020 9/12/2022 8/19/2024 2/17/2026 58 Rulemaking Actions Implementation of Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Amendments Medium N/A NRC-2024-0029 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 59 Rulemaking Actions Items Containing Byproduct Material Incidental to Production Medium 3150-AJ54 NRC-2015-0017 PRM-30-65 8/13/2012 2/2/2021 1/19/2022 6/27/2022 9/29/2025 11/30/2027 60 Rulemaking Actions Miscellaneous Administrative Rulemaking
[This is a placeholder for one or more rules making administrative or corrective changes to the CFR]
Medium N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 61 Rulemaking Actions Physical Protection of Radioactive Materials [15]
Medium 3150-AK82 NRC-2015-0094 PRM-37-1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 62 Rulemaking Actions Price Anderson Adjustment of Deferred Premiums for Inflation Medium 3150-AL16 NRC-2024-0090 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
[15] This rulemaking has been merged with the rulemaking for the physical protection of Category 1 and Category 2 quantities of radioactive material (Docket ID NRC-2025-1238; RIN 3150-AL51), which addresses EO 14300. This Docket ID is closed (NRC-2015-0094; RIN 3150-AK82).
xx xx U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rulemaking Activities Planned (As of February 2, 2026) 10 Item Category Title CPR Priority RIN1 Docket ID Associated PRM Numbers Rulemaking Initiation Date Regulatory Basis Publication Date Proposed Rule to Signature Authority2 Proposed Rule Publication Date2 Final Rule to Signature Authority2 Final Rule Publication Date2 63 Rulemaking Actions Public Protective Actions During a General Emergency Medium 3150-AL37 NRC-2025-0412 N/A 6/18/2025 1/7/2027 3/7/2028 9/7/2028 7/17/2029 1/17/2030 64 Rulemaking Actions Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses Year Environmental Regulatory Update Medium N/A NRC-2022-0087 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 65 Rulemaking Actions Reporting Nuclear Medicine Injection Extravasations as Medical Events Medium 3150-AK91 NRC-2022-0218 N/A 12/12/2022 N/A 5/21/2027 11/22/2027 N/A N/A 66 Rulemaking Actions Reporting Requirements for Nonemergency Events at Nuclear Power Plants [16]
Medium 3150-AK71 NRC-2020-0036 N/A 7/28/2021 11/9/2022 6/30/2024 2/18/2026 8/12/2027 2/14/2028 67 Rulemaking Actions Revision of Administrative Requirements Medium N/A NRC-2018-0298 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 68 Rulemaking Actions Revision of Fee Schedules: Fee Recovery for FY 2028 High 3150-XX00 NRC-2025-1996 N/A 7/31/2027 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 69 Rulemaking Actions Revision to the NRC's Acquisition Regulation (NRCAR)
Medium 3150-AJ36 NRC-2014-0033 N/A 6/1/2014 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 70 Rulemaking Actions Revisions to the Exempt Quantity Thresholds for Licensing Medium N/A NRC-2021-0077 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
- = Direct Final Rule
[16] This rulemaking has been merged with the rulemaking for regulatory enhancements for reactor licensing, decommissioning, and operational oversight (Docket ID NRC-2025-1138; RIN 3150-AL45), which addresses EO 14300. This Docket ID is closed (NRC-2020-0036; RIN 3150-AK71).
xx xx U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rulemaking Activities Planned (As of February 2, 2026) 11 Item Category Title CPR Priority RIN1 Docket ID Associated PRM Numbers Rulemaking Initiation Date Regulatory Basis Publication Date Proposed Rule to Signature Authority2 Proposed Rule Publication Date2 Final Rule to Signature Authority2 Final Rule Publication Date2 71 Rulemaking Actions U.S. Advanced Pressurized Water Reactor (US-APWR)
Design Certification Medium 3150-AI83 NRC-2010-0133 N/A 2/29/2008 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 72 Rulemaking Actions Adjustment of Civil Penalties for Inflation for Fiscal Year 2028 Low 3150-XX00 NRC-2025-1997 N/A 10/1/2027 N/A N/A N/A 12/1/2027 1/14/2028 73 Rulemaking Actions Alternatives to the Use of Credit Ratings Low 3150-AJ92 NRC-2017-0021 N/A 9/1/2014 N/A 4/28/2022 1/3/2023 2/9/2024 6/9/2026 74 Rulemaking Actions Approval of American Society of Mechanical Engineers Code Cases, Revision 42 Low 3150-AK97 NRC-2023-0073 N/A 3/17/2023 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 75 Rulemaking Actions Controlled Unclassified Information Low 3150-AK30 NRC-2019-0060 N/A 1/18/2019 N/A N/A N/A 9/18/2025 11/30/2027 76 Rulemaking Actions Cost Expenditure Criteria for Research and Development Utilization Facilities **
Low 3150-AL35 NRC-2020-0071 N/A 5/12/2025 N/A 5/12/2026 6/12/2026 5/12/2026 6/12/2026 77 Rulemaking Actions List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Cask:
Holtec UMAX Dry Spent Fuel Storage
- System, Certificate of Compliance No. 1040, Amendment No. 5 **
Low 3150-AL66 NRC-2026-0562 N/A 1/27/2026 N/A 4/3/2026 6/4/2026 4/3/2026 6/4/2026
- = Direct Final Rule
xx xx U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Rulemaking Activities Planned (As of February 2, 2026) 12 Item Category Title CPR Priority RIN1 Docket ID Associated PRM Numbers Rulemaking Initiation Date Regulatory Basis Publication Date Proposed Rule to Signature Authority2 Proposed Rule Publication Date2 Final Rule to Signature Authority2 Final Rule Publication Date2 78 Rulemaking Actions List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks:
TN Americas LLC, NUHOMS EOS Dry Spent Fuel Storage
- System, Certificate of Compliance No.
- 1042, Amendment No.
5 **
Low 3150-AL55 NRC-2025-1369 N/A 9/9/2025 N/A 12/19/2025 1/28/2026 12/19/2025 1/28/2026 79 Rulemaking Actions Miscellaneous Corrections Rule
[Fall 2027]
Low 3150-AL29 NRC-2025-0024 N/A 1/1/2027 N/A N/A N/A 9/30/2027 11/30/2027 80 Rulemaking Actions Miscellaneous Corrections Rule
[Fall 2028]
Low 3150-XX00 NRC-2025-2029 N/A 1/3/2028 N/A N/A N/A 9/29/2028 11/13/2028 81 Rulemaking Actions Withdrawal of Environmental Justice References [17]
Low 3150-AL40 NRC-2025-0086 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 82 Petition Actions Returning a Decommissioning Plant to Operating Status N/A N/A NRC-2024-0135 PRM 125 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 83 Petition Actions Revised Industry Codes and Standards for Production and Utilization Facilities N/A N/A NRC-2025-0060 PRM 127 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 84 Petition Actions Technical Specifications for Nuclear Power Reactors N/A N/A NRC-2024-0173 PRM 126 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
- = Direct Final Rule
[17] This rulemaking was merged with "National Environmental Policy Act Requirements" at Docket ID NRC-2025-0478 (RIN 3150-AL38). This Docket ID is closed (NRC-2025-0086; RIN 3150-AL40).