Nuclear energy
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Microsoft Corporation have announced a collaboration to use Microsoft's Azure cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to streamline the nuclear permitting and licensing application process. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy provided funding for the project through
Nuclear energy
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has accepted the Tennessee Valley Authority's construction permit application for a BWRX-300 small modular reactor at its Clinch River site in Tennessee. The NRC expects to complete its review of the application by December 2026, with the goal of conducting an efficient and high-quality
Nuclear energy
As the demand for clean, baseload power continues to rise, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has emphasized the need for regulatory stability in the nuclear industry. Chairman Shelley Moore Capito released a statement highlighting the importance of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) role in achieving this
Nuclear energy
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has announced the issuance of a renewed operating license to Vistra Operations Co. LLC, allowing the Perry Nuclear Power Plant Unit 1 in Lake County, Ohio, to continue operating at power levels up to 3,758 megawatts thermal. The decision was made after a comprehensive
Nuclear energy
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order directing the reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to reduce our dependence on foreign technologies, decrease regulatory barriers, and support our domestic nuclear industry. The order aims to balance safety concerns with the benefits of nuclear energy for the economy and
Nuclear energy
President Donald J. Trump has taken decisive action to strengthen scientific discovery in America, rebuild public trust in science, and accelerate advanced nuclear technologies. On [Date], he signed several key executive orders aimed at ushering in a nuclear energy renaissance and restoring the gold standard of science. This narrative summary
Nuclear energy
The US president has issued executive orders aimed at accelerating domestic nuclear power production, with a goal of quadrupling the current capacity within the next quarter century. The move comes as the country's energy demands surge with the growth of data centers and artificial intelligence. However, experts are
Nuclear energy
The Trump administration is pushing to accelerate regulatory approvals for new nuclear power plants and experimental reactors, a move that could significantly boost the US nuclear industry by quadrupling its installed capacity to 400 gigawatts by 2050. The administration signed executive orders on Friday to reform the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Nuclear energy
Andrea Veil, a seasoned nuclear industry expert, has joined ZettaJoule as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Strategy, to facilitate the deployment of a fleet of HTGR-based advanced reactors. With over 32 years of experience at the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Veil brings unparalleled insight into US licensing pathways and a
Independent regulatory commissions
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released a document outlining the management of radioactive waste in nuclear power plants. The document provides an in-depth look at the design, operation, and safety evaluation of various waste management systems in nuclear power plants. Key Takeaways: * The document covers the management of
Independent regulatory commissions
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved exemptions from certain emergency planning requirements for the Palisades Nuclear Plant, operated by Holtec Decommissioning International, LLC. The exemptions, dated July 11, 2022, were granted in response to an application submitted by the company, and will be published in the Office of the
Independent regulatory commissions
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission's draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Consolidated Interim Storage Project's license application to construct and operate a Consolidated Interim Storage Facility (CISF) for spent nuclear fuel (SNF) and Greater-Than Class C (GTCC) waste has raised significant concerns. Opponents argue
