NRC seeks input on developing its AI strategy

July 6, 2022, 9:30AMNuclear News

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a request for comments as it develops a strategic plan for evaluating artificial intelligence in its regulations. Specifically, the NRC is asking for input on the agency’s overall AI strategy, as well as the strategic goals presented in the NRC’s draft report Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan: Fiscal Year 2023–2027 (NUREG-2261).

The request for comments on the NRC’s AI Strategic Plan was issued in the July 5 Federal Register with a deadline of August 19. The NRC also plans to hold a public webinar on August 3 from 1–3 p.m. eastern time to receive comments on the draft plan.

To continue reading, log in or create a free account!

NRC updates: New chair, rule reversal, and EO planning

January 9, 2026, 12:31PMNuclear News

Thursday was a busy news day for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with three significant announcements.In the span of a few hours, the NRC released the news of Ho Nieh’s promotion to...

From Capitol Hill: Nuclear is back, critical for America’s energy future

January 8, 2026, 3:08PMNuclear News

The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy convened its first hearing of the year, “American Energy Dominance: Dawn of the New Nuclear Era,” on January 7, where lawmakers...

DOE signs two more OTAs in Reactor Pilot Program

January 7, 2026, 3:58PMNuclear News

This week, the Department of Energy has finalized two new other transaction agreements (OTAs) with participating companies in its Reactor Pilot Program, which aims to get one or two...

DOE awards $2.7B for HALEU and LEU enrichment

January 6, 2026, 3:43PMNuclear News

Yesterday, the Department of Energy announced that three enrichment services companies have been awarded task orders worth $900 million each. Those task orders were given to American...

The NRC is back to five commissioners

January 5, 2026, 10:46AMNuclear News

Douglas Weaver, nominated to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission by President Trump and confirmed by the U.S. Senate, was sworn in on December 22 as a commissioner for a term ending June 30,...

Duke Energy submits an ESP application to the NRC

January 5, 2026, 6:28AMNuclear News

Following up on an October announcement on plans to invest more heavily in nuclear power, Duke Energy closed out 2025 by submitting an early site permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory...

NRC grants Clinton and Dresden license renewals

December 18, 2025, 3:00PMNuclear News

Three commercial power reactors across two Illinois nuclear power plants—Constellation’s Clinton and Dresden—have had their licenses renewed for 20 more years by the Nuclear Regulatory...

PR: American Nuclear Society welcomes Senate confirmation of Douglas Weaver as NRC commissioner

Senate confirms Douglas Weaver as commissioner for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

December 17, 2025, 3:10PMPress Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Nuclear Society (ANS) applauds the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Douglas Weaver to serve as a commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC):...

Creekstone Energy taps EnergySolutions to study nuclear-powered data center

December 17, 2025, 7:01AMNuclear News

Utah-based Creekstone Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with EnergySolutions to study the feasibility of building at least 2 gigawatts of advanced nuclear capacity to power...

Diablo Canyon gets key state approval

December 16, 2025, 7:00AMNuclear News

Pacific Gas & Electric has announced that the California Coastal Commission, the state agency in charge of protecting California’s roughly 840 miles of coastline, unanimously voted to...

NRC seeks input on developing its AI strategy

Related Articles