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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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NRC public meetings shed light on proposed rules
In the span of just over a week in late June and early July, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission published three proposed rules on modernizing security requirements, low-level radioactive waste disposal requirements, and fuel cycle and materials licensing.
This week, NRC staff led separate virtual public information meetings on each of the proposed rules, providing details to the public on what each one would change.
Plenary Session|Panel
Friday, April 15, 2022|9:45–11:15AM CDT|Humanities
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We have all seen stories of nuclear plants across the country threatened with premature closure, and, although decommissioning is an important part of a healthy nuclear fleet, these plants often require legislation or policy changes to prevent untimely closure. Join the Nuclear Policy panel for a discussion of developing state and national level legislation that is nuclear friendly.