Federal Register #NRC-2025-0975

NRC Correction: Withdrawal of Outdated Guidance from Reactor Licensing Modernization Rule

This notice is a correction from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regarding its proposed rule on modernizing reactor licensing, safety oversight, and siting practices. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - No products or services are being procured or requested in this notice - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are mentioned - The correction specifically withdraws Draft Regulatory Guide DG4037 due to outdated and incorrect information - Stakeholders are instructed to disregard the withdrawn guidance document when reviewing the proposed rule - The notice addresses sections 5(f), 5(h), and 5(i) of Executive Order 14300, supporting the addition of electrical generation to the grid - This is not a procurement or solicitation for goods or services

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing a correction to a previously published notice regarding the modernization of reactor licensing, safety oversight, and siting practices. This correction withdraws a guidance document (Draft Regulatory Guide DG4037) that contained outdated and incorrect information. The action addresses sections of Executive Order 14300 and aims to support adding additional generation to the electrical grid. The correction takes effect on July 27, 2026, and stakeholders are advised to disregard the withdrawn guidance document when evaluating the proposed rule.

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