Federal Register #Docket No. 999-02137

NRC Order Imposing Additional Safeguards Information Protection Requirements on Blue Energy, Inc.

This summary covers a regulatory action by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) concerning Blue Energy, Inc.: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - NRC (regulatory authority) - Blue Energy, Inc. (subject of the Order) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or hardware are being procured or awarded - Service requirement: Implementation of enhanced Safeguards Information (SGI) protection measures, including: - Nomination of a reviewing official for SGI access determinations - Fingerprinting and FBI criminal history checks for personnel - Restricted access and storage controls for SGI - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Requirements supplement existing NRC regulations (10 CFR 73.21) - Blue Energy, Inc. must comply with ongoing personnel vetting and SGI access controls - The Order is regulatory in nature and does not involve procurement of goods or services - Place of Performance/Delivery: - NRC Headquarters, Washington, DC - Rockville, Maryland (NRC facility location) - No contract value, product line items, or competing vendors are applicable, as this is not a procurement action

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued an Order effective March 26, 2026, imposing additional requirements on Blue Energy, Inc. for the adequate protection of Safeguards Information (SGI) in its possession. This Order includes nomination of a reviewing official, restrictions on storage of SGI, and access controls based on FBI criminal history records checks. The Order supports NRC regulations to protect sensitive, unclassified security-related information under the Atomic Energy Act.

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