Rulemaking

The NRC's regulations, sometimes called rules, impose requirements that licensees must meet to obtain or retain a license or certificate to use nuclear materials or operate a nuclear facility. These regulations govern the use of materials at such nuclear facilities as power plants, research reactors, uranium mills, fuel facilities, and waste repositories; the use of materials for medical, industrial, and academic purposes; and the transportation of materials.

For more information about NRC's regulations and the rulemaking process see the following:

• The Rulemaking Process
• Regulatory Analysis
• NRC Rules and Petitions
• NRC Regulations By Subject Matter
• Public Involvement in Rulemaking
  • Petition for Rulemaking Process
  • Documents for Comment
  • How to Subscribe to Rulemaking Updates
• Procedural Requirements
• Contact Us About Rulemaking
• Historical Rulemaking Documents