Energy & environment · 07/02/2002Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

NRC Requests Public Comment on Revision to Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Information Collection

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has submitted a revision to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, requesting public comment on the collection of information related to the licensing of independent storage facilities for spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. The proposed revision aims to clarify the requirements for reporting and licensing, with reports submitted on a continuous basis and applications for new licenses and renewals submitted at various intervals.