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| Issue date: | 01/30/2026 |
| From: | Office of Public Affairs |
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created as an expert, technical agency to protect public health, safety, and security, and regulate the civilian use of nuclear materials, including enabling the deployment of nuclear power for the benefit of society. Among other responsibilities, the agency issues licenses, conducts inspections, initiates and enforces regulations, and plans for incident response. The global gold standard for nuclear regulation, the NRC is collaborating with interagency partners to implement reforms outlined in new Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act to streamline agency activities and enhance efficiency.
No: 26-013 January 30, 2026 CONTACT: Office of Public Affairs, 301-415-8200 NRC to Hold Public Meeting on Development of 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Agency Priority Questions The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a hybrid public meeting on Feb. 12, from 10-11:30 a.m. Eastern time to gather stakeholder feedback to inform development of the agencys Fiscal Year 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Agency Priority Questions. The meeting will include a brief presentation by NRC staff followed by an opportunity for public comments.
The ADVANCE Act and Executive Order 14300 have afforded us a tremendous opportunity to reshape how we regulate nuclear safety, and we are excited to update our Strategic Plan to reflect how we are meeting the moment to maintain oversight of the current operating fleet while enabling the next generation of nuclear technologies, said Mike King, the Executive Director for Operations. This meeting gives youthe public, our stakeholdersa voice in helping shape our focus for the next four years.
Stakeholders can attend the meeting in person at NRC Headquarters at 11555 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda, Maryland, or via webcast. The meeting notice includes instructions for in-person and online attendance. After the public meeting, presentation materials will be posted on the NRC external website, along with an email address for submitting feedback for a limited period. Those who are unable to attend the meeting but interested in obtaining the meeting materials can also reach out to the contacts listed in the meeting notice.
The NRCs Strategic Plan provides the four-year blueprint to plan, implement, and monitor work needed to achieve the agency's mission. The Priority Questions identify the most important questions the agency needs to answer about its programs, policies, and regulations, and to inform decision making.
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