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Petition for Rulemaking Dockets

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The rulemaking petition process is the system by which any member of the public can request that the NRC develop, modify, or rescind a regulation.

The following pages provide links to the Regulations.gov site. This government-wide, online database includes NRC's public dockets related to petitions for rulemaking. The dockets include publicly available documents such as NRC-issued Federal Register notices, supporting documents, public comments, and other related documents. Select the docket number shown in the table to access a particular docket.

You can submit comments electronically by clicking "Submit a Comment" on the Regulations.gov Search Results page and completing the Public Comment and Submission Form. For more information on Regulations.gov, see the Help and Frequently Asked Questions.

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1990s: | 1999 |

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, January 14, 2025