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Modernizing Materials Licensing
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is changing its rules for licensing nuclear materials. This update will make it easier for current and new applicants to get licenses, helping to bring power to the grid more efficiently. The NRC is removing unnecessary regulations and simplifying reporting and recordkeeping requirements. They are also clarifying confusing rules and updating storage regulations to support new types of nuclear fuels. Agents should stay informed about these changes to assist clients in navigating the updated licensing process.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations for byproduct, source, and special nuclear material to modernize the NRC's materials licensing requirements. This proposed action is responsive to several executive orders and the NRC's mission to enable safe, efficient, and reliable licensing. These changes are deregulatory in nature and include streamlining the process for existing and certain new applicants to enable bringing power to the grid. Unnecessary regulations are being eliminated, and reporting and recordkeeping requirements are being changed. The NRC is proposing several other changes to clarify regulations that are confusing or ambiguous to make the overall licensing process more efficient. Finally, regulations governing the storage of radioactive material are being amended to accommodate new and advanced nuclear fuels.