Public Comment on NRC’s Modernizing Materials Licensing

The Nuclear Innovation Alliance submitted a public comment on the proposed Modernizing Materials Licensing rule published on June 24, 2026. NIA generally is supportive of this proposed rule, and our comments specifically address the NRC request for comment on the definition of construction, in addition to a section on the DOE Pilot Fuel Line transition. Additionally, NIA  notes that Part 51 is referenced throughout this proposed rule. Part 51 is subject to change from the July 7th proposed rule, Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act. NIA urges NRC to coordinate the changes in both rules to ensure regulatory certainty and durability.