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Modernizing NRC Regulations for Byproduct Material Use
NRC-2025-1205-0001NPRM
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Last activity Jul 2, 2026
Deadline
Closed on Jul 3, 2026
Closed Jul 3, 2026
Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
+37%
+37% excluding campaigns
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- Title
- Modernizing NRC Regulations for Byproduct Material Use
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
- Comment period
- May 18, 2026 – Jul 3, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-09877
- CFR
- 10 CFR Parts 30, 31, 32, 34, 39, 40, 70 and 150
- Topics
Analysis
Overview
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Stance breakdown
+37%
Net support
Support25Oppose10Other6
Aggregates include form-letter campaigns. Excluding them, net support is +37% across organic comments.
Who commented
Breakdown by commenter type.
Government
10
Individual
9
Trade association
3
Advocacy
11
Academic
1
Business
6
Other
1
Comments over time
Weekly arrivals, stacked by stance.
Posted May 18, 2026Deadline Jul 3, 2026
May 18May 25Jun 1Jun 8Jun 15Jun 22Jun 29
Support25Oppose10Other6
Support × commenter type
How each type splits across stance.
Support
Oppose
Other
Advocacy
73%
18%
9%
Government
40%
30%
30%
Individual
44%
44%
11%
Business
100%
0%
0%
Trade association
100%
0%
0%
Academic
0%
100%
0%
Other
0%
0%
100%
Issues raised
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Standard general license framework15
Cross-rule interaction analysis11
Radiation safety concerns9
Reporting frequency requirements7
Radiation exposure safety5
Exempt concentration contradictions2
Safety of long-lived materials2
Fleet-wide licensing framework1
Harmonization of critical mass definition1
Nuclear energy for transportation1
Position map
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| Organization | Standard general license framework | Radiation exposure safety | Radiation safety concerns | Cross-rule interaction analysis | Fleet-wide licensing framework |
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American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Radiopharmaceuticals Community AdvocacySupport The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Radiopharmaceuticals Community supports the NRC's proposed rule to modernize | · | · | · | · | · |
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology AdvocacySupport The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) supports the NRC's proposed rulemaking to modernize regulations for by | · | · | · | ||
Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc. (CORAR) Trade associationSupport The Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc. | · | · | · | · | |
Health Physics Society AdvocacyOther The Health Physics Society, a nonprofit scientific and professional organization specializing in radiation safety, submi | · | · | · | · | |
National Association of Nuclear Pharmacies Trade associationSupport The National Association of Nuclear Pharmacies (NANP) supports the NRC's proposed rule to modernize regulations for bypr | · | · | · | · | |
NIRS, CAN, DWM AdvocacyOppose The Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS), Citizens Awareness Network (CAN), and Don’t Waste Michigan (DWM) op | · | · | |||
Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging AdvocacySupport The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) supports the NRC's proposed rulemaking to modernize byprod | · | · | · | · | |
SOFIE BusinessSupport SOFIE Biosciences, a national PET radiopharmacy network, supports the NRC's proposed modernization of byproduct material | · | · | · | ||
Zeno Power Systems, Inc. BusinessSupport Zeno Power Systems, Inc., a company developing radioisotope power systems (RPS), supports the NRC's efforts to modernize | · | · | · |
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
AdvocacySupport
Standard general license framework
Radiation exposure safety
Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc. (CORAR)
Trade associationSupport
Radiation safety concerns
Health Physics Society
AdvocacyOther
Standard general license framework
National Association of Nuclear Pharmacies
Trade associationSupport
Standard general license framework
NIRS, CAN, DWM
AdvocacyOppose
Radiation exposure safety
Radiation safety concerns
Cross-rule interaction analysis
Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
AdvocacySupport
Standard general license framework
SOFIE
BusinessSupport
Radiation exposure safety
Radiation safety concerns
Zeno Power Systems, Inc.
BusinessSupport
Standard general license framework
Fleet-wide licensing framework
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- Jul 2, 2026Pennsylvania State UniversityOtherIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 24, 2026Organization of Agreement StatesOpposeGovernment📎 Attachment
The Organization of Agreement States (OAS) opposes the proposed Standard General License (SGL) framework, arguing it creates regulatory confusion, increases inspection workloads for state programs, and poses significant security risks by reducing oversight on radioactive materials. They specifically express concern that the move from pre-licensing reviews to inspections will increase costs and burdens for both regulators and licensees.
Read comment → - Jun 24, 2026American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Radiopharmaceuticals CommunitySupportAdvocacy📎 Attachment
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Radiopharmaceuticals Community supports the NRC's proposed rule to modernize byproduct material regulations, noting that the changes align with advances in nuclear medicine and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens. They specifically advocate for the formal recognition of Authorized Nuclear Pharmacists (ANPs) as integral members of interprofessional nuclear medicine teams to enhance safety and efficiency.
Read comment → - Jul 2, 2026Comment on FR Doc # 2026-09877, NRC-2025-1205-0001, from New Mexico Environment DepartmentSupportGovernment📎 Attachment
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) supports the NRC's proposed rule to modernize regulations and reduce administrative burdens for byproduct material use. However, they express concerns regarding the potential for unfunded mandates on Agreement States and request federal funding or fee adjustments to cover the costs of implementing new registration and inspection systems.
Read comment → - Jul 2, 2026Comment on FR Doc # 2026-09877, NRC-2025-1205-0001, from NYSERDASupportGovernment📎 Attachment
The State of New York supports the NRC's proposed rule to modernize byproduct material regulations, particularly praising the resolution of specific isotope issues and the harmonization of frequencies. However, the State requests clarifications on the implementation timeline, the standard general license (SGL) framework, reciprocity verification, and the elimination of distribution reporting to ensure safe and consistent adoption by Agreement States.
Read comment → - Jun 25, 2026Comment on FR Doc # 2026-09877, NRC-2025-1205-0001, from Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesOtherGovernment📎 Attachment
The State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services submitted comments on the proposed rulemaking to modernize NRC regulations for byproduct material use. The agency expresses a mixed position, supporting several changes regarding radionuclide activity values, prepackaged unit limits, and distribution pathways, while opposing the establishment of standard general licenses (SGLs) and certain changes to notification and reporting requirements.
Read comment → - Jun 5, 2026Jasmine CrockerSupportIndividualRead comment →