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 Millstone Power Station, a nuclear facility located in Connecticut, has released a safety analysis report detailing its radioactive waste management systems. The report, published in June 2020, outlines the design bases, system descriptions, and instrumentation for gaseous, liquid, and solid waste management. The document emphasizes the importance of proper
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
Electric utilities
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a document, dated July 29, 2020, regarding the Oconee Nuclear Station. The document pertains to a request from Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC, to withhold information from public disclosure. The information in question relates to analysis methodology details that provide a competitive advantage
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
Independent regulatory commissions
Nuclear power is seen as a critical component in combating climate change, offering reliable and dispatchable electricity, with a significantly reduced ecological footprint compared to other energy sources. The development of small-scale advanced nuclear reactors is deemed essential to ensure the United States remains competitive and sustainable. A Generic Environmental
Independent regulatory commissions
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Holtec/CISF dry nuclear waste storage facility has been criticized by Beyond Nuclear for its inadequate treatment of highly radioactive waste transport risks. The organization argues that the NRC has failed to take a
Independent regulatory commissions
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a document outlining concerns over the Holtec International's HI-STORE CIS Facility for Spent Nuclear Fuel in Lea County, New Mexico. Zack Quintero, a concerned citizen, has submitted a detailed critique of the Environmental Report (ER) proposal, highlighting several issues
The proposed HI-STORE Consolidated Interim Storage Facility (CISF) in Lea County, New Mexico, has raised significant concerns among experts and the public. The facility, which would store high-level spent nuclear fuel and other radioactive materials, has been met with opposition due to the potential risks it poses to human health,
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) proposal to produce a generic environmental impact statement (GEIS) for small-scale advanced nuclear reactors (ANRs) has been strongly opposed by Linda Black, an expert in the field. The stated purpose of this proposal is to "streamline" the environmental review process for
