NRC Sends Security Rule Rewrite NPRM to OMB

Yesterday, the OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs announced that it had received a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on “Modernizing Security Requirements (NRC-2025-1303)”. 

This rulemaking was not listed in the Spring 2025 Unified Agenda. Fortunately, the NRC docket number (NRC-2025-1303) is listed in the Notice. According to that docket: 

“Consistent with Executive Order 14300 [link added], “Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” the NRC is conducting a review and wholesale revision of its regulations. This initiative aims to modernize security requirements to enhance efficiency.” 

Section 5(g) of EO 14300 requires the NRC to: “Revise the Reactor Oversight Process and reactor security rules [emphasis added] and requirements to reduce unnecessary burdens and be responsive to credible risks.” 

I do not typically cover NRC security regulations in this blog. I would expect to announce the publication of this NPRM in the appropriate Short Takes post.