Nuclear energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 10 companies to bring test reactors online by 2026, leveraging a new DOE pathway that allows reactor authorization outside of national labs. This initiative is a key component of President Trump's executive orders on nuclear energy, which aim to streamline nuclear
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is initiating a public comment period for a proposed revision to its guidance on cable and field splice safety at nuclear power plants. The draft guide, DG-1442, aims to update the standards for electrical systems critical to facility operation by aligning with the 2023 IEEE
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its regular monthly notice, covering actions related to power reactor operating and combined licenses from June 19 to July 17, 2025. The update includes proposed and issued license amendments, all of which involve no hazards consideration. According to the commission's rules, these
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The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed its acceptance review of Global Laser Enrichment's (GLE) licence application for the Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility, a significant step forward in deploying new US-based laser enrichment technology. The NRC's acceptance confirms that the application is sufficiently complete to
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a draft Regulatory Guide (DG), DG-1442, titled "Qualification of Safety-Related Cables and Field Splices for Production and Utilization Facilities." This guide proposes Revision 1 of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.211 of the same name and endorses, subject to certain
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is reviewing its regulations and guidance to accelerate the deployment of advanced nuclear technologies, following an Executive Order issued on May 23. The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) has submitted recommendations to the NRC outlining reforms needed to modernize regulations in a deployment-oriented, risk-informed, and performance-based
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The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Microsoft Corporation have announced a collaboration to utilize Microsoft's Azure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to streamline the nuclear permitting and licensing application process. This initiative aims to simplify the generation of engineering and safety analysis reports, which are essential components
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Residents of the surrounding community gathered at a public meeting held by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to express their concerns and hopes about the planned reopening of the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor. The revival of the plant, slated to become the Crane Clean Energy Center, aims to meet
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Reps. Mike Levin (D-CA-49) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) have reintroduced the bipartisan Increasing Nuclear Safety Protocols for Extended Canister Transfers (INSPECT) Act, which aims to increase safety and oversight at decommissioning nuclear power plants. The bill would require the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to keep a resident inspector at decommissioning
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, spoke on the Senate floor in support of David Wright's confirmation to serve as a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Capito highlighted Wright's experience and leadership, which she believes
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has made several recent announcements regarding new developments in the nuclear energy industry. The first announcement concerns the possible reopening of Constellation's Crane Clean Energy Center, formerly known as the Three Mile Island-1 nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania. Two public meetings will be held
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced its intention to prepare a supplement to an existing environmental impact statement for the proposed construction permit of the Clinch River Nuclear Site Unit 1 in Roane County, Tennessee. This action is a crucial step in the regulatory process for the private sector
