NRC Transfers Regulatory Authority for Certain Radioactive Materials to Wyoming

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has finalized an amended agreement with Wyoming that shifts oversight of certain radioactive materials from the federal government to the state. Under this arrangement, Wyoming’s radiation safety program will handle licensing, inspections, and compliance for covered materials instead of the NRC.

Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative transfer of oversight. It means Wyoming’s Department of Environmental Quality will handle inspections, licensing, and compliance for the covered radioactive materials within the state. The federal government retains authority over nuclear reactors and weapons-related materials, so the practical change is limited to how state agencies manage routine radiation safety paperwork and enforcement.

Who it affects

• Wyoming-based companies and contractors that handle or use certain radioactive materials for industrial, medical, or research purposes

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This notice comes from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and is published in the Federal Register; you should review the full document and linked staff assessment before relying on it for compliance or legal purposes.

Agency: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Source: Federal Register — read the official document