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| Issue date: | 02/26/2026 |
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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 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: 26-022 February 26, 2026 CONTACT: Ivonne Couret, 301-415-8200 Energy Secretary Chris Wright to Speak at NRCs 38th Regulatory Information Conference Secretary of Energy Chris Wright will be a special guest speaker at the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions 38th annual Regulatory Information Conference, to be held March 10-12 in North Bethesda, Maryland, and online. Secretary Wright, who leads the U.S. Department of Energy, will speak on March 10.
We look forward to Secretary Wright sharing his vision for America's energy future with Regulatory Information Conference attendees, and we appreciate our continued collaboration across the interagency, said NRC Chairman Ho K. Nieh. In this consequential period for nuclear, the NRC is engaging with DOE, other federal partners and industry leaders to deliver its mission of enabling safe, efficient nuclear licensing and oversight.
The conference will open with an address from Chairman Nieh, who will outline his vision and priorities for the agency and then introduce Secretary Wright.
Chairman Nieh will also lead a special plenary-session fireside chat, Shaping a Resilient and Innovative Future for Nuclear Safety, on March 11, featuring Maria Korsnick, president and chief executive officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute, and Adm. Robert F. Willard, president and chief executive officer of the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations.
Additional program highlights include plenary sessions with NRC Commissioners David A. Wright, Bradley R. Crowell, Matthew J. Marzano and Douglas W. Weaver, as well as remarks from NRC Executive Director for Operations Mike King.
The conference is free and open to the public, and registration is required. The conference program and registration information are available on the NRC website. Follow the NRC on social media and look for #NRCRIC2026.
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