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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Categorical Exclusions From Environmental Review
Published March 30, 2026. Takes effect April 29, 2026. printed at 91 FR 15519. amending 10 CFR 51.
Some nuclear work will skip a full study of its effect on nature.
What the Rule Says It Does
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations for categorical exclusions for licensing, regulatory, and administrative actions that do not significantly affect the quality of the human environment. This final rule eliminates the need to prepare environmental assessments for such NRC actions. The final rule will not change any requirements for applicants or licensees.
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The Orders It Names
- Executive Order 14154: Unleashing American Energy
- Executive Order 14300: Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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- The rule itself
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, “Categorical Exclusions From Environmental Review,” 91 FR 15519 (March 30, 2026). Effective April 29, 2026.
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“Categorical Exclusions From Environmental Review,” a final rule naming an order indexed here. Read the Mandate, https://readthemandate.org/rules/rule-2026-06049/ (retrieved August 26, 2026).
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