Independent regulatory commissions
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued the Radioactive Waste Management Order, DOE O 435.1, to ensure the safe and responsible management of radioactive waste in the nuclear industry. The order sets forth requirements for the planning, execution, and evaluation of radioactive waste management activities, with the
Independent regulatory commissions
Dominion Energy Nuclear Connecticut, Inc., a subsidiary of Dominion Energy, has submitted a request to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to use a specific provision of a later edition of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel (BPV) Code, Section XI, for several of
Independent regulatory commissions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reviewed the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Interim Storage Partners LLC's License Application for a Consolidated Interim Storage Facility for Spent Nuclear Fuel in Andrews County, Texas. The review is provided pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Independent regulatory commissions
Indiana Michigan Power Company, the licensee of the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, has submitted a seismic probabilistic risk assessment as part of its regulatory commitments. The assessment was prompted by the Near Term Task Force Recommendation 2.1: Seismic. The company has committed to providing backup power to the
Independent regulatory commissions
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has been criticized by environmentalists and community leaders over a proposed plan to store 40,000 tons of spent nuclear fuel in Andrews County, Texas. The plan, which is part of the Interim Storage Project, would target a largely Latinx region of the
Independent regulatory commissions
A recent document from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has sparked controversy over a proposal to reinterpret rules governing the disposal of nuclear waste. The plan, which has been met with fierce resistance from concerned citizens and environmental groups, would allow nuclear waste to be dumped in landfills and other
Electric utilities
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced the approval of Ohio's off-site radiological emergency response plans and preparedness, following a recent drill and evaluation held in October 2019. The exercise, conducted by the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, aimed to test the state's ability to respond
Electric utilities
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a document approving alternative work hour controls at the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The request, made by NextEra Energy Point Beach, LLC, aims to proactively implement measures to limit the spread of the
Independent regulatory commissions
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a report on the safety analysis of the Millstone Power Station Unit 2, specifically focusing on Chapter 11: Radioactive Waste Processing and Radiation Protection Systems. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the design, operation, and safety features of the radioactive waste
Independent regulatory commissions
The Oconee Nuclear Station in South Carolina has issued a detailed document outlining its radioactive waste management practices, including design bases, system descriptions, and operational procedures. The document, dated December 31, 2019, provides a comprehensive overview of the station's waste management systems, including liquid, gaseous, and solid waste
Independent regulatory commissions
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has been criticized over its proposal to construct and operate a Consolidated Interim Storage Facility (CISF) for spent nuclear fuel and Greater-Than Class C (GTCC) waste in Andrews County, Texas. The plan, which has been met with opposition from environmental groups and local
Independent regulatory commissions
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has been criticized by Beverly Deutsch, a concerned citizen, over its proposal to store 40,000 tons of spent nuclear fuel and Greater-Than Class C (GTCC) waste in Andrews County, Texas, for 40 years or potentially forever. Deutsch argues that this plan is
