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NRC Proposes Rule to Bolster Groundwater Protection and Streamline Nuclear Decommissioning

1 Sep 2026 4:08 p.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

The NRC proposes a new rule to enhance groundwater protection near uranium recovery sites and streamline nuclear facility decommissioning. This aims to safeguard public health, improve regulatory efficiency, and reduce costs for operators, with a public comment period now open.

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