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Categorical Exclusions From Environmental Review
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has updated its rules to remove the requirement for environmental assessments for certain actions that do not significantly impact the environment. This change affects licensing and regulatory actions by the NRC. However, it does not alter any existing requirements for applicants or licensees. Agents should be aware of these changes but will not need to take any specific actions regarding environmental assessments.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations for categorical exclusions for licensing, regulatory, and administrative actions that do not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. This final rule eliminates the need to prepare environmental assessments for such NRC actions. The final rule will not change any requirements for applicants or licensees.