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Federal rules on nuclear materials: 46 since January 2024
22 final rules and 24 proposed rules since January 9, 2024, 10 of them marked significant. 3 are open for comment now. Most come from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (41), Energy Department (5).
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Open for comment
| Document | Agency | Type | Comments due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exemptions From Materials Licensing 2026-20336 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Nov 4 |
| Exemptions From Materials Licensing 2026-20335 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Nov 4 |
| Regulatory Enhancements for Reactor Licensing, Decommissioning, and Operational Oversight 2026-19568 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Nov 9 |
Every document, newest first
| Document | Agency | Type | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exemptions From Materials Licensing 2026-20336 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Oct 5 |
| Exemptions From Materials Licensing 2026-20335 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Oct 5 |
| Regulatory Enhancements for Reactor Licensing, Decommissioning, and Operational Oversight 2026-19568 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Sep 24 |
| In Situ Recovery Monitoring and Decommissioning Timeliness 2026-18504 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Sep 10 |
| NRC Modernization: Rulemaking Procedure, Federal Advisory Committee Act Alignment, Access, and Security 2026-16374 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Aug 11 |
| Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors; Correction 2026-15213 · significant | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Jul 28 |
| Modernizing Package Certification Requirements 2026-15117 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Jul 27 |
| Reducing Barriers to Medical Use Licensing 2026-15080 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Jul 27 |
| Implementing Voluntary Agreements Under the Defense Production Act 2026-14461 | Energy Department | Final rule | Jul 17 |
| Modernizing Reactor Licensing, Safety Oversight, and Siting Practices 2026-14341 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Jul 16 |
| Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework 2026-14208 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Jul 15 |
| Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act 2026-13687 · significant | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Jul 7 |
| Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal 2026-13302 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Jul 1 |
| Modernizing Security Requirements 2026-12989 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Jun 26 |
| Modernizing Materials Licensing 2026-12702 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Jun 24 |
| Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2026 2026-12067 · significant | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Jun 16 |
| Modernizing NRC Regulations for Byproduct Material Use 2026-09877 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | May 18 |
| Licensing Requirements for Microreactors and Other Reactors With Comparable Risk Profiles 2026-08550 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | May 1 |
| Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Licensing of New Nuclear Reactors 2026-08015 · significant | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Apr 24 |
| Increased Flexibility in the Mandatory Hearing Process 2026-07301 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Apr 15 |
| Modernizing Requirements Relating to Physical Protection of Category 1 and Category 2 Quantities of Radioactive Material 2026-06877 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Apr 9 |
| Categorical Exclusions From Environmental Review 2026-06049 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Mar 30 |
| Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors 2026-06048 · significant | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Mar 30 |
| Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2026 2026-04823 · significant | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Mar 12 |
| Streamlining Contested Adjudications in Licensing Proceedings 2026-04187 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Mar 3 |
| Regulatory Framework for Fusion Machines 2026-03865 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Feb 26 |
| The Sunset Rule 2025-21784 · significant | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Streamlining Select Rules of Practice and Procedure 2025-21305 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Implementing Voluntary Agreements Under the Defense Production Act 2025-16235 | Energy Department | Final rule | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Revision of National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures 2025-12383 · significant | Energy Department | Final rule | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2025 2025-11544 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2025 2025-02779 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Adjustment of Civil Penalties for Inflation for Fiscal Year 2025 2024-31471 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Non-Power Production or Utilization Facility License Renewal 2024-30721 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties 2024-30697 | Energy Department | Final rule | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced Reactors 2024-23434 · significant | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Licensing of New Nuclear Reactors 2024-22385 · significant | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Administrative Changes to Agency Rules of Practice and Procedure 2024-18742 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Alternative Physical Security Requirements for Advanced Reactors 2024-17598 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Renewing Nuclear Power Plant Operating Licenses-Environmental Review 2024-16643 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Aug 6, 2024 |
| Categorical Exclusions From Environmental Review 2024-14367 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2024 2024-13230 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Jun 20, 2024 |
| Advance Tribal Notification of Category 1 Quantities of Radioactive Material Shipments 2024-04771 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for Fiscal Year 2024 2024-03231 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Proposed rule | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Adjustment of Civil Penalties for Inflation for Fiscal Year 2024 2023-28969 | Nuclear Regulatory Commission | Final rule | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties 2023-28828 | Energy Department | Final rule | Jan 9, 2024 |
Other topics
- Reporting and recordkeeping requirements 4643
- Incorporation by reference 3601
- Administrative practice and procedure 2328
- Aircraft 1755
- Aviation safety 1746
- Safety 1703
- Air transportation 1601
- Environmental protection 1493
- Intergovernmental relations 1226
- Air pollution control 1044
- Navigation (air) 853
- Penalties 778
- Security measures 745
- Airspace 743
- Navigation (water) 697
- Marine safety 692
- Waterways 678
- Ozone 659
- Harbors 626
- Volatile organic compounds 601
- Imports 511
- Particulate matter 459
- Nitrogen dioxide 441
- Sulfur oxides 423
- Exports 415
- Transportation 313
- Carbon monoxide 252
- Confidential business information 239
- Fisheries 233
- Lead 232
- Claims 221
- Government employees 219
- Government procurement 215
- Fishing 213
- Banks, banking 210
- Hazardous substances 209
- Privacy 203
- Medical devices 198
- Nitrogen oxides 195
- Wildlife 190
- Freedom of information 186
- Consumer protection 183
- Government contracts 182
- Agricultural commodities 181
- Airports 179
- Individuals with disabilities 176
- Pesticides and pests 166
- Investigations 164
- Securities 162
- Hazardous waste 159
- Income taxes 158
- Credit 157
- Air traffic control 155
- Telecommunications 151
- Civil rights 150
- Health facilities 147
- Small businesses 144
- Endangered and threatened species 143
- Indians 143
- Chemicals 142
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