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Frequently Asked Questions About the Regulatory Information Conference (RIC)

This page is designed to answer questions frequently asked by RIC participants. If you have a question not posted below or would like further clarification on a particular topic, please send an email to RICHelpDesk.Resource@nrc.gov.

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What is the official language of the RIC?

All communications and content for the RIC will be provided in English.  Any attendee who requires Limited English Proficiency services or support to participate in the RIC is encouraged to see "Limited English Proficiency" below for instructions on how to request these services or support.

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Is there a conference fee for the RIC?

No, there is not a registration fee for RIC participants. It is completely free to the public.

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Who do I contact for Reasonable Accommodation services or support?

If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to participate in this meeting or need meeting materials in another format (e.g. braille, large print), please email Reasonable_Accommodations.Resource@nrc.gov. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis and the agency may choose between which effective accommodations to provide. At least ten (10) days advance notice is recommended in order for a request to be processed and implemented if approved. However, every effort will be made to address any reasonable accommodations requests received with less notice.

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Who do I contact for Limited English Proficiency services or support?

If you have difficulty understanding and/or communicating in English, free language assistance or other aids and services may be available, upon request. Please email lepresources@nrc.gov. Determinations on requests will be made on a case-by-case basis. At least ten (10) days advance notice is recommended in order for a request to be processed and implemented if approved. However, every effort will be made to address any reasonable accommodations requests received with less notice.

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How many days or sessions can I attend?

You may attend as many days or sessions of the conference as you wish. Regardless of whether you will be attending in person or remotely, for the days or sessions that you choose to attend, you must be registered.

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Can I sign up for an Operations Center tour during the RIC itself?

No. Walk-up registration will not be accepted for Operations Center tours.

If you would like to participate in this activity, please select an "Operations Center tour" date/time when registering for the Regulatory Information Conference. International visitors participating in Operations Center tours will be required to provide a copy of their passport and, if applicable, their visa to InternationalVisitor.Resource@nrc.gov (subject line: NRC RIC Emergency Operations Center Tour) at least 12 business days prior to the start of the event. If this information has not been received by Friday, February 20, 2026, visitors will be unable to participate in the Operations Center tour.

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Can I bring electronic devices on my tour of the NRC’s Operations Center?

No. Personal electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, cameras, tablets) are not permitted on the NRC's Operations Center tour. Small lock boxes will be provided for participants to secure small hand-held electronic devices. Larger electronic items should not be brought to the NRC facility, as there is not a place for them to be safely secured while on the tour.

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How do I get my name added to the Online Registrant List?

If you have successfully registered and do not see your name, organization, and location (country) on the Online Registrant List, it may be that you did not check the box that gives permission for your information to be posted and made available to the public. If this has happened, DO NOT register again as this will cause a duplicate registration entry. Instead, send an e-mail to the RICHelpDesk@nrc.gov requesting to revise your registration. Please recognize that this request is not automatically generated, therefore, please allow enough time for the change to be processed through the system.

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When I click on a link, why doesn't it work?

Try refreshing your screen by clicking on the reload or refresh button on your top toolbar. If that does not work, you may want to clear out your memory and disk cache. If this still does not resolve the problem, please contact us at RICHelpDesk.Resource@nrc.gov for assistance.

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I did not receive a confirmation notification when I registered. What should I do?

To avoid duplicate entries in the registration database, please DO NOT register again. Instead, contact the registration contractor (see below) to verify your registration status. If you have successfully registered and you are in the system, simply email NRCRIC@sdsolutionsllc.com and ask for your conference confirmation notification to be emailed to you.

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When will the conference program materials be available online?

Program materials will be made available on the RIC website for reference as soon as they have been approved for posting. All efforts will be made to ensure presentation materials are approved and posted approximately two weeks prior to the start date of the conference.

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How can I get copies of presentations and speeches from the RIC?

Materials received during the conference will be posted to the RIC website approximately four (4) weeks following the conference. Video recordings from the RIC are posted to video.nrc.gov as they become available. Information from the last three previous conferences is located on the RIC website, program agenda page, until they are archived.  Archived presentations and can be accessed by navigating to the Past RIC Information page. If you still do not find the information you are looking for, contact us at RICHelpDesk.Resource@nrc.gov and we will try to help you.

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Who do I contact for registration inquiries?

If you wish to change your online registration status, cancel your registration, or make any other changes to your registration, please direct all questions to:

RIC Registration Team
SD Solutions LLC.
Email: NRCRIC@sdsolutionsllc.com

 

For general registration questions, please email RICHelpDesk.Resource@nrc.gov.

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Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, March 03, 2026

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, March 03, 2026