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Wholesale Revision of Regulations Under Executive Order 14300

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Introduction

Executive Order (EO) 14300, “Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission,” signed by President Donald J. Trump on May 23, 2025, directed the NRC to undertake a review and wholesale revision of its regulations and guidance documents, and issue notice(s) of proposed rulemaking effecting this revision within 9 months of the date of this order, and issue final rules and guidance to conclude this revision process within 18 months of the date of this order. The table below identifies the NRC’s completed and ongoing rulemaking efforts to implement this requirement of EO 14300.

How to use this table:

  • Click on the “Title” of individual rules to obtain more detailed information, including an abstract of the rulemaking’s intent.
  • “Rule Phase” indicates where rules are in the process (i.e., completed, proposed, final, or direct final).
  • Hyperlinked “Publication Dates” indicate that a rule has been published in the Federal Register for its respective phase. Click on the hyperlink to go to the Federal Register notice.
  • The Public Meeting column indicates whether the NRC intends to conduct a public meeting on the rulemaking during the comment period. Dates will be added as public meetings are noticed and will be hyperlinked to meeting information.
  • The “Public Comment Information” column includes hyperlinks to historical information or opportunities to provide comment, depending on the phase of the rule, and indicates when the comment period closes, if applicable.

 

 

 

Completed and Ongoing Rulemaking Efforts

TitleAffected 10 CFR PartsRule PhasePublication DatePublic MeetingPublic Comment Information
Streamlining Select Rules of Practice and Procedure2, 14Complete11/26/2025N/ADocket ID: NRC-2025-1336
The Sunset Rule2, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 50, 51, 52, 54, 55, 60, 61, 62, 63, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 81, 95, 110, 140, 150, 160, 170, 171Complete1/8/2026N/ADocket ID: NRC-2025-0479
Freedom of Information Act Implementing Regulations9Complete3/6/2026N/ADocket ID: NRC-2024-0044
The Sunset Rule: Aircraft Impact Assessment50Complete4/8/2026N/ADocket ID: NRC-2026-0166
Increased Flexibility in the Mandatory Hearing Process2, 50, 51, 52Complete4/15/2026N/ADocket ID: NRC-2025-1502
Exception from Foreign Ownership, Control, or Domination50, 54Complete4/23/2026N/ADocket ID: NRC-2024-0218
Revision of Fee Schedules: Fee Recovery for FY 2026170, 171Complete6/16/20263/27/2026Docket ID: NRC-2023-0212
NRC Modernization: Federal Advisory Committee Act Alignment, Access, and Security2, 7, 10Direct Final8/11/2026N/ADocket ID: NRC-2025-1139
Deadline: Closed
In Situ Recovery Monitoring and Decommissioning Timeliness30, 40, 61, 70, 72, 73, 150Proposed9/10/2026N/ADocket ID: NRC-2025-1204
Deadline: 10/13/2026
Exemptions from Materials Licensing30, 40, 70Direct Final9/23/2026N/ADocket ID: NRC-2025-1568
Deadline: TBD
Regulatory Enhancements for Reactor Licensing, Decommissioning, and Operational Oversight20, 21, 50, 52, 55, 70, 72, 75Proposed9/25/2026TBDDocket ID: NRC-2025-1138
Deadline: TBD
Revisions to Export Requirement110Final10/8/2026N/ADocket ID: NRC-2025-1468
Rescission of Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Functions1, 2, 50, 52, 54Direct Final10/14/2026N/ADocket ID: NRC-2025-0974
Deadline: TBD
Streamlining Contested Adjudications in Licensing Proceedings2, 51, 52, 54Final10/20/20263/19/2026Docket ID: NRC-2025-1501
NRC Reviews of Reactor Designs Previously Authorized by U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War50Final11/4/20264/14/2026Docket ID: NRC-2025-1503
Modernizing Security Requirements26, 50, 52, 72, 73, 95Final1/12/20277/13/2026Docket ID: NRC-2025-1303
Licensing Requirements for Microreactors and Other Reactors with Comparable Risk Profiles1, 2, 10, 11, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 30, 40, 50, 57, 70, 72, 73, 74, 75, 95, 140, 150Final1/26/20275/20/2026Docket ID: NRC-2025-0379
Modernizing Materials Licensing30, 37, 40, 70, 72, 140Final2/2/20277/15/2026Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370
Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act51Final2/8/20277/23/2026Docket ID: NRC-2025-0478
Reforming and Modernizing the NRC’s Radiation Protection Framework19, 20, 34, 35, 40, 50, 61, 71, 72, 150Final2/17/20278/10/2026Docket ID: NRC-2025-1140
Revision of Fee Schedules: Fee Recovery for FY 2027170, 171Proposed2/18/2027TBDDocket ID: NRC-2025-0021
Deadline: TBD
Modernizing Reactor Licensing, Safety Oversight, and Siting Practices2, 50, 51, 52, 54, 71, 100Final2/26/20278/3/2026Docket ID: NRC-2025-0975
Modernizing NRC Regulations for Byproduct Material Use30, 31, 32, 34, 39, 70Final3/31/2027N/ADocket ID: NRC-2025-1205
Modernizing Requirements Relating to the Physical Protection of Category 1 and Category 2 Quantities of Radioactive Material37Final3/31/2027N/ADocket ID: NRC-2025-1238
Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal20, 61, 73, 150Final3/31/20277/14/2026Docket ID: NRC-2011-0012
Modernizing Package Certification Requirements71Final3/31/20278/5/2026Docket ID: NRC-2025-1667
Reducing Barriers to Medical Use Licensing35Final3/31/20278/20/2026Docket ID: NRC-2025-1237
Organizational Changes and Conforming Amendments1Final3/31/2027N/ADocket ID: NRC-2025-1270

*Note: This data changes frequently. Please check back often.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Friday, September 11, 2026

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Friday, September 11, 2026