Comment on FR Doc # 2026-12989, NRC-2025-1303-0001, from Amanda Ingersoll
Amanda IngersollSupportIndividual
Summary: The commenter supports the NRC's initiative to modernize and review its regulations to improve efficiency and accommodate new technologies. They emphasize that while redundant requirements should be removed, the agency must maintain its commitment to rigorous, science-based safety and security standards.
Public Comment on NRC Wholesale Revision of Regulations Pursuant to Executive Order 14300
I support the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's effort to comprehensively review and modernize its regulations pursuant to Executive Order 14300. A regulatory framework should evolve alongside advances in science, engineering, and technology, and outdated or redundant requirements should be identified and removed where they no longer provide meaningful safety or security benefits. The NRC's initiative to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens has the potential to strengthen America's nuclear industry while supporting innovation and energy security.
At the same time, modernization should not be confused with deregulation for its own sake. The NRC has earned a strong international reputation because its licensing decisions have historically been grounded in rigorous scientific and engineering review. Any revisions should continue to prioritize public health, environmental protection, and nuclear security while eliminating unnecessary administrative delays. The objective should be a smarter regulatory system—not simply a smaller one.
I particularly support efforts to establish clearer licensing timelines, simplify duplicative processes, and update regulations to better accommodate advanced reactor technologies. Predictable and transparent licensing benefits both regulators and applicants, encourages investment, and helps maintain U.S. leadership in nuclear technology. However, these efficiencies should be achieved without compromising the thorough technical evaluations that are essential to safe reactor operation.
Overall, I encourage the NRC to continue pursuing a balanced approach that removes obsolete requirements, embraces technological innovation, and preserves the agency's longstanding commitment to independent, science-based regulation. An efficient regulatory system and a robust safety culture are complementary goals that can and should be achieved together.