ML26064A236
| ML26064A236 | |
| Person / Time | |
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| Issue date: | 03/10/2026 |
| From: | Jason Cai NRC/OE |
| To: | David Curtis NRC/EDO/AO |
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| Download: ML26064A236 (0) | |
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MEMORANDUM TO:
David Curtis Associate Director for Operations Office of the Executive Director for Operations FROM:
June Cai, Deputy Director Office of Enforcement
SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF FEBRUARY 12, 2026, PUBLIC MEETING ON U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONS FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2030 STRATEGIC PLAN AND AGENCY PRIORITY QUESTIONS Meeting Information:
Public Meeting Notice on the Agencywide Documents Access and Management System (ADAMS): Accession No.: ML26033A405 Public Meeting Package Materials on ADAMS for NRCs FY2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Agency Priority Questions: ML26042A237 Meeting Attendees: See the enclosure for a list of meeting attendees Meeting Summary:
On February 12, 2026, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) conducted the hybrid public meeting to gather input on the agencys draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2030 Strategic Plan and draft Agency Priority Questions (APQs). The meeting had approximately 100 attendees, including industry stakeholders; representatives from Federal agencies, States, and Tribes; congressional staff; nongovernmental organizations; NRC staff; and members of the public.
The meeting began with opening remarks by Ms. Caroline Carusone, Deputy Executive Director for Nuclear Materials, Administrative, and Corporate Programs, within the Office of the Executive Director for Operations. Ms. Carusone highlighted the significance of this strategic planning cycle, noting its alignment with NRCs updated mission statement; the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act, also known as the ADVANCE Act; and Executive Order 14300, Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
CONTACT: Ramu Bishwakarma, OE 301-415-1087 Cheryl M. Harris, OE 301-415-5682 March 10, 2026 Signed by Cai, June on 03/10/26
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NRC presenters conveyed that the Strategic Plan serves as the foundational roadmap for mission delivery, performance measurement, budget formulation, and evidence-building, and that stakeholder inputinternal and externalis required under Federal performance and evaluation requirements. NRC staff then outlined the draft strategic goalsmission delivery, workforce excellence, and performance and accountabilityand summarized the supporting objectives. NRC staff introduced three draft APQs, focusing on regulatory reform, leadership and management, and organizational accountability. NRC staff explained that these questions will guide evidence-building efforts over the next four years and support evaluation of the agencys progress. Staff closed the presentation by providing details on next steps of the development process, which include consideration of stakeholder input in developing the final products.
Following NRCs presentation, the meeting transitioned to a public comment portion for participants to share feedback with the staff on the materials presented.
Public attendees offered a range of comments reflecting their perspectives on the NRCs draft FY2026-2030 Strategic Plan and APQs. The Nez Perce Tribe emphasized the need for earlier and more formal government-to-government consultation, noting concerns about limited opportunities for Tribal engagement during this current strategic planning cycle. The Nuclear Energy Institute focused on process transparency, seeking clarity on whether additional written comment opportunities would be available and how the APQs would be implemented over the planning cycle. Commenters from The Breakthrough Institute encouraged the NRC to integrate more forward-looking evaluation elements into the draft APQs and recommended stronger incorporation of the benefit of society and the environment language from the updated mission statement. The Union of Concerned Scientists highlighted the importance of evaluating regulatory effectiveness alongside efficiency, aligning the plan with the NRCs Principles of Good Regulation, and maintaining flexibility in light of any potential changes to Federal priorities.
No regulatory decisions were made as a result of this meeting.
Enclosures:
List of Meeting Attendees
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SUBJECT:
SUMMARY
OF FEBRUARY 12, 2026, PUBLIC MEETING ON U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONS FY2026-2030 STRATEGIC PLAN AND AGENCY PRIORITY QUESTIONS. DATED: MARCH 10, 2026 DISTRIBUTION:
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List of Meeting Attendees February 12, 2026, Public Meeting on U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commissions FY2026-2030 Strategic Plan and Agency Priority Questions NAME ORGANIZATION Michael Peters American College of Radiology Dave Grabaskas Argonne National Laboratory Tracy Land Arkansas State Gov.
Jonathan Michalon ATOMENA Energy Solutions, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Shawn Dean BESCO Electrical Contractors Molly Marsh Constellation Kolya Kerz Deloitte Rafi Lav Deloitte Shandi Speedy Deloitte Gitsella Juarez Deloitte Logan Guy Deloitte Amandeep Bhatia Deloitte Brenda Girod Deloitte Leigh Bechet Deloitte Garrett Smith Department of Energy Rob Burg Engineering Planning and Management, Inc.
Alison Brown Florida Power and Ligh Company Christopher Bailey Florida Power and Ligh Company Sheryl Sweet Florida Power and Ligh Company Nathan Hottle Framatome Inc. (FRA-FL)
Linda Wendt HHS Kaci Studer Indiana State Gov., Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Elizabeth McAndrew-Benavides InfraShield Paul Tervo International Technology and Trade Associates, Inc.
Patty Riesberg Iowa State Gov., Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Mary Ellen Jafari Kaiser Permanente Jason Meinholdt Kansas State Gov., Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
Renee Lucas Kansas State Gov., Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
Aaron Short Kansas State Gov., Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
Tessa Reaves Kansas State Gov., Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
Caitlin Lange Mattaponi Indian Tribe and Reservation Greg Gothard Michigan State Gov., Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Yushi Sato Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Patrick McLaughlin Minnesota State Gov., Department of Public Safety Ron Woodburn Nevada, Division of Public and Behavioral Health Srikanth Paladugu New Mexico State Gov., Environment Department (ENV)
Catherine Ryczek Nez Perce Tribe
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David Stradinger North Dakota State Gov.
James Slider Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
Miranda McGuire Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA)
Patricia Glenn Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Angelo Vergura Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Carrie Choi Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Cheryl Harris Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Kate Viola Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Leon Montgomery Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Leelavathi Sreenivas Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Mike Hein Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Joe Lawson Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Heather Murray Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Karen Danoff Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Robert Feitel Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Aaron Kwok Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Landen Kwan Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Natasha Greene Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Ziad Buhaissi Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Audrey Klett Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Aaron McCraw Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Erin Deeds Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Hruta Virkar Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Sophie Holiday Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Doug Tifft Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Sharon Bennett Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Marjorie McLaughlin Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Patrick Moulding Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Eric Miller Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Malion Bartley Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Duane White Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Tuwanda Smith Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Carrie McCann Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Jacki Storch Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Tony Briggs Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Katharine Ling Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Denae Boone Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Caio Pinheiros Marques Ohio State Gov., Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Pasquale Razzano Ohio State Gov., Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Trace Orf Oklo Inc.
Ross Moore Oklo Inc.
Christian Jacobs ORANO Jess Gee ORANO Katie Wagner Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Caitlin Condon Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Jill Monahan Penn State University Danilyn Bock South Carolina State Gov., Emergency Management Division Anntwinette L. Ragland Southern Company
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Eric Akortia Texas State Gov., Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Joann Harthcock Texas State Gov., Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Jason Callahan Texas State Gov., Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
Jason Tokey U.S. Department of Energy Andrew Zach U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Jared Jones U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Alyssa Hayes U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Edwin Lyman Union of Concerned Scientists Anthony Leshinskie Vermont State Gov.
Jane LePage Washington, Department of Health Mark Paulson Wisconsin State Gov., Department of Health Services (DHS)
Russell Bauer Wisconsin State Gov., Department of Military Affairs (DMA)
Jesse Reyes Womble Bond Dickinson