Press Release-17-036, NRC to Review Its Administrative Regulations
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| Issue date: | 08/11/2017 |
| From: | Office of Public Affairs |
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| Download: ML17243A126 (1) | |
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No: 17-036 August 11, 2017 CONTACT: Office of Public Affairs, 301-415-8200 NRC To Review Its Administrative Regulations The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is initiating a retrospective review of its administrative regulations to identify those that are outdated or duplicative, beginning in the fall of 2017. Once identified, they will be evaluated to determine if they can be eliminated without impacting the agencys safety and security mission. The NRC will develop a strategy to accomplish its retrospective review and will seek input from stakeholders through public meetings and a Federal Register notice.
Through this review, the NRC anticipates improvements in how applicants and licensees submit information, keep records, and report to the agency. The NRC will be encouraging its staff, its applicants and licensees, and the public to provide input.
Efficiency is one of five NRC principles of good regulation. The retrospective review is an effort to improve the management and administration of regulatory activities and to ensure that the agencys regulations remain current, appropriate, and effective.