Energy & environment · 10/09/2026Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read

NRC Proposes Amendments to Uranium Milling and Decommissioning Regulations

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposes to update its regulations for uranium milling and decommissioning, including risk-informed requirements for groundwater protection at in-situ recovery facilities and additional flexibility for decommissioning delays.