About NCRC
Last NCRC update: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 8:55 AM
Release Notes
August 27, 2026
  • Add INLCF review to INLCF agreements process.
  • New flow for user agreements.
  • Bug fixes.
August 3, 2026
  • User Agreements are now required for all external HPC users.
  • Bug fixes.
July 28, 2026
  • Created dashboard for LANL POC.
  • LANL codes SWIFT and Centipede added to code list.
  • Clarified instructions on multiple pages.
  • Modified many of the notification email sent from NCRC.
  • INL employees who are United States citizens and have access to INL-licensed software no longer need to complete code access renewals.
  • Code access renewal dates have been changed to coincide with the code's license expiration date for users in organizations external to INL.
  • Users are now able to view their code justification while in any request status.
  • Fixed a bug where the security plan end date was preventing users from seeing code access renewals on the user home page.
May 7, 2026
  • Added software renewal review feature
  • Daily checks of software renewal dates and emails will be sent to those needing a review.
  • COG Voting improvements.
  • Backend code enhancements.
  • Bug fixes.
March 31, 2026
  • Added Privacy statement and link to the Sign Up and User Homepage.
  • Package updates.
  • Bug fixes.
February 3, 2026
  • Created a COG Voting System to help complete some software requests faster.
  • Added weekly emails to remind LPOCs who have requests waiting to be approved.
  • Added new review process for ANL software requests.
  • Code enhancements on some admin pages to help reduce review time.
  • Backend code enhancements for emails.
  • Bug fixes.
October 23, 2025
  • Code enhancements to help Sponsors process reviews faster.
  • Added LPOC information to user's home page where applicable.
  • Additional backend code enhancements.
  • Bug fixes.
September 16, 2025
  • COG members can now create COG Agenda reducing the processing time for software requests.
  • License expiration dates are now showing correctly in application and emails.
  • HPC Justifications are now correctly displayed to sponsors.
  • Weekly email that tracks sponsors to ensure users have an active sponsor.
  • Modified how LPOCs approve code requests.
  • Security plan numbers now link to iFacts for NCRC admins.
  • Added the About page to track important application changes.
July 15, 2025
  • The Licensed Code list can now be modified by admins.
  • Fixed bug that was preventing some fields from being validated on the code justification page.
  • Modified what documents are attached to sponsor email after sponsor approval.
  • Fixed bug that prevented the LPOC from denying a code request.