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Categorical Exclusions From Environmental Review
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission published this final rule in the Federal Register on March 30, 2026. It took effect on April 29, 2026.
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What the agency says
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations for categorical exclusions for licensing, regulatory, and administrative actions that do not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. This final rule eliminates the need to prepare environmental assessments for such NRC actions. The final rule will not change any requirements for applicants or licensees.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-06049
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Published
- March 30, 2026
- Takes effect
- April 29, 2026
- Dates
- This final rule is effective on April 29, 2026.
- Docket
- NRC-2018-0300
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 3150-AK54
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 10 CFR 51
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Environmental impact statements; Hazardous waste; Nuclear energy; Nuclear materials; Nuclear power plants and reactors; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
- Pages
- 16
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