Federal Register #NRC-2026-1057

NRC System of Records Update for Facility Operator Licensees

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is announcing proposed revisions to its System of Records NRC 16 for facility operator licensees: - The update reflects a new risk-informed, technology-inclusive regulatory framework for advanced nuclear reactors - Records will now include individuals licensed under both new (10 CFR part 53) and existing (10 CFR part 55) regulations - System covers: - Applications for operator licenses - Examination results - License issuance and renewals - Medical status and related correspondence - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured or referenced - The notice is open for a 30-day public comment period - Key NRC offices involved: - Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, NRC, Rockville, MD - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposes to revise System of Records NRC 16 to reflect the issuance of a final rule establishing a new risk-informed, technology-inclusive regulatory framework for advanced reactors. This revision updates the system to include records about individuals licensed as operators under the new regulations, in addition to those licensed under pre-existing regulations. The system records include applications, examination results, license issuance and renewals, medical status, and related correspondence. The notice is subject to a 30-day public comment period ending June 8, 2026.

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