Federal Register #NRC-2025-1139

NRC Proposed Rule to Modernize Regulations and Align with Federal Advisory Committee Act Standards

This opportunity involves a proposed rulemaking by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to update and modernize its regulations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement. - No products or services are being requested. - Key regulatory updates include: - Streamlining procedures for withholding proprietary and sensitive information - Revising requirements for post-promulgation comment periods - Aligning NRC advisory committee regulations with Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) standards administered by the General Services Administration (GSA) - Updating personnel security regulations to reflect Federal adjudicative standards (SEAD 4) - Improving administrative efficiency, transparency, and compliance with federal standards - This action is in response to Executive Order 14300 - No contract value, period of performance, or line items are applicable, as this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations by streamlining procedural provisions related to information withholding and post-promulgation comment periods; aligning the NRC's regulations with Committee Management Secretariat (CMS) Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) standards; and updating national security eligibility criteria. The goal is to modernize and clarify the NRC's regulatory framework to ensure consistency with government-wide standards and improve administrative efficiency. The scope includes updates to outdated provisions and revisions to ensure compliance with current federal policies. This action is being undertaken in response to Executive Order 14300, "Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission."

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