NRCFinal Rule
Policy Statement on the Treatment of Environmental Justice Matters in NRC Regulatory and Licensing Actions; Environmental Justice Strategy
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is establishing a new policy to ensure that communities affected by nuclear facilities—particularly low-income and minority neighborhoods—have a fair say in licensing decisions and are considered equally in environmental reviews. This means the NRC will now actively look at whether nuclear projects might unfairly burden disadvantaged communities before approving them.
Key Points
- 1The NRC will examine how nuclear facilities affect nearby communities, especially low-income and minority neighborhoods, during the permit approval process
- 2Communities in environmentally burdened areas will have better opportunities to participate in NRC decisions about new nuclear projects or facility changes
- 3The agency will gather and analyze data about where nuclear facilities are located and who lives nearby to identify potential fairness concerns
- 4NRC staff will receive training on environmental justice issues to better understand how their decisions affect different communities
- 5Nuclear companies seeking permits will need to provide information about how their projects might affect nearby residents, particularly vulnerable populations
Key Dates
Published
April 29, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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