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NRC Proposes Modernized Rules for Radioactive Material Transportation

22 Jul 2026 10:41 a.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

The NRC has proposed new rules to modernize radioactive material transportation, supporting advanced reactors and new fuels. This update replaces prescriptive requirements with a flexible, risk-informed framework, streamlining reviews and enabling electronic submissions.

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