UPDATE: Notice to NRC Contractors Regarding the Lapse in Appropriations

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued this Special Notice on September 30, 2025, to inform contractors of a potential lapse in appropriations and the resulting government shutdown. The notice was originally posted to alert NRC contractors of the impending funding interruption and its potential operational impacts. On November 13, 2025, the NRC provided a critical update indicating that the shutdown has ended and the agency has returned to normal operations. This Special Notice serves as an official communication channel from the NRC to its contractor workforce regarding appropriations status and operational continuity. The NRC emphasized its appreciation for contractor services and support during this period of uncertainty.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice was to inform contractors of potential disruptions to NRC operations due to the appropriations lapse and to provide them with guidance on expected changes to their work status. No specific deadlines, requirements, or eligibility criteria were detailed in the notice; rather, the Special Notice functioned as a status update and notification mechanism. The NRC directed contractors to monitor the posted updates and contact designated agency representatives—Jill Daly, Domonique Malone, Rob Robinson, or Nicole Stevenson—for clarification or additional information regarding the shutdown and its implications. The resolution of the appropriations issue has now cleared the path for contractors to resume full-scale operations in alignment with the NRC's return to normal business operations. This notice does not describe specific programs, initiatives, or new contracting opportunities but rather addresses agency-wide operational continuity management.