Priority Open Recommendations: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
What GAO Found In May 2025, GAO identified nine priority recommendations for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Since then, NRC has not implemented any of these recommendations. In May 2026, GAO identified two additional priority recommendations, bringing the total to 11. GAO is highlighting the following three areas that warrant timely and focused attention: Addressing the security of radiological sources, Improving risk-informed decision-making, and Licensing advanced nuclear reactors. Addressing GAO's recommendations in these areas would better protect national security from radiological threats; help NRC use the best available information to protect public health and safety; and e.
Reported by Maria LopezPriority Open Recommendations: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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What GAO Found In May 2025, GAO identified nine priority recommendations for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
Since then, NRC has not implemented any of these recommendations.
In May 2026, GAO identified two additional priority recommendations, bringing the total to 11.
GAO is highlighting the following three areas that warrant timely and focused attention: Addressing the security of radiological sources, Improving risk-informed decision-making, and Licensing advanced nuclear reactors.
Addressing GAO's recommendations in these areas would better protect national security from radiological threats; help NRC use the best available information to protect public health and safety; and e…
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