The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is in the process of rescinding or revising guidance and policies posted on this webpage in accordance with Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing, and Executive Order 14168 Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government. In the interim, any previously issued diversity, equity, inclusion, or gender-related guidance on this webpage should be considered rescinded that is inconsistent with these Executive Orders.

Environmental Protection of New Fuels

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requires Federal agencies to evaluate the impacts of proposed federal actions on the human environment. The NRC complies with NEPA through its regulations in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 51. These regulations direct staff performance of environmental reviews.

The Environmental Center of Expertise (EnvCOE) in the NRC's Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards conducts environmental reviews for new licenses, license renewals, license amendments, and exemptions and for rulemakings, including for those related to high-assay, low-enriched uranium, or HALEU. The EnvCOE also reviews and develops environmental guidance.

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Monday, December 09, 2024