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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Exceptions From Foreign Ownership, Control, or Domination
Published April 23, 2026. Takes effect July 7, 2026. printed at 91 FR 21719. amending 10 CFR 50, 10 CFR 54.
A nuclear license can be barred if a foreign party is in control. This adds exceptions.
What the Rule Says It Does
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its regulations on foreign ownership, control, or domination (FOCD) of utilization facilities to comply with section 301 of the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy Act of 2024. The statute has designated certain exceptions from the FOCD provision set forth in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended. This direct final rule affects applicants and licensees of utilization facilities that are owned, controlled, or dominated by a foreign entity.
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The Orders It Names
- Executive Order 14154: Unleashing American Energy
- Executive Order 14267: Reducing Anti-Competitive Regulatory Barriers
- Executive Order 14300: Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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- The rule itself
Nuclear Regulatory Commission, “Exceptions From Foreign Ownership, Control, or Domination,” 91 FR 21719 (April 23, 2026). Effective July 7, 2026.
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