The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff, as part of its implementation of the
ADVANCE Act, will periodically hold public meetings. Information about these meetings can
be found on the NRC website, at least 10 days before each meeting.
“The ADVANCE Act presents a lot of opportunities for the NRC. Moving forward, our
intent is to keep the public and other stakeholders informed while we incorporate the Act into
ongoing efforts that enable us to be more efficient, flexible and predictable,” said NRC Chair
Christopher Hanson. “Our core mission remains protecting public health and safety, even as we
shift into a faster-paced future.”
The Act, signed into law on July 9, 2024, sets requirements for reports and actions
covering several aspects of the NRC’s activities. The Act’s provisions address budgeting, fees
charged to advanced reactor applicants and pre-applicants, regulatory requirements for advanced
reactors and fusion technology, and recruiting and retaining the agency’s workforce. The
agency’s implementation efforts include the planned public meetings and potential publication of
preliminary material such as white papers or draft regulatory guidance to support stakeholder
engagement.
“These public meetings are absolutely critical to not only effectively implement the
requirements Congress set, but also to identify other potential improvements consistent with the
spirit of the Act,” said Mike King, Special Assistant for the ADVANCE Act in the NRC’s Office
of the Executive Director for Operations.
