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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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NRC proposes security regulation changes
In 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14300, “‘Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” which directs the NRC to conduct a sweeping, multifaceted overhaul of its structure, culture, and regulations with the aim of facilitating increased deployment of new nuclear technologies and capacity.
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.