DOGE official told nuclear regulators they expect a ‘rubber stamp’ approval: report

NRC Expected to ‘Rubber Stamp’ New Reactors

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DOGE official told nuclear regulators they expect a ‘rubber stamp’ approval: report

The comment comes as the Trump administration increases its interest in nuclear power

Landscape of Nuclear Energy Ove - Sustainable Action Now (SAN)

In the pursuit of a sustainable future, energy policy stands at a critical juncture. Nuclear power, often touted as a carbon-free solution, is experiencing a renewed push for expansion. However, a recent development in the United States’ regulatory framework for nuclear energy raises significant questions about safety, transparency, and the very definition of “sustainable” action. Reports indicate a concerning shift in responsibility, with the D…

US DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) told regulator to ‘rubber stamp’ nuclear.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s historic role of assuring safety is changing as the White House shifts some responsibility to the Department of Energy. Politico, By Francisco “A.J.” Camacho and Peter Behr, 07/14/2025 A DOGE representative told the chair and top staff of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that the agency will be expected to give “rubber stamp” approval to new reactors tested by the departments of Energy or Defense, according t…

POLITICO Pro: DOGE told regulator to ‘rubber stamp’ nuclear

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's historic role of assuring safety is changing as the White House shifts some responsibility to the Department of Energy.