Trump administration begins overhaul of the NRC -- ANS / Nuclear News…

The Trump administration is undertaking a significant overhaul of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with focus on deregulation, energy dominance, and accelerating advanced reactor deployment. NRC Commissioner Christopher Hanson has been dismissed as part of broader workforce reductions and policy shifts. If you're building a nuclear reactor or fuel system, the regulator just signalled it wants you to move faster. Expect licensing timelines and safety documentation requirements to compress—call your NRC contacts now to understand what 'deregulation' means for your filing path.