NRC gives approval for Holtec’s New Mexico used fuel facility 10 May 2023 The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued the final licence to Holtc International to build and operate the Hi-STORE consolidated interim storage facility (CISF) for used nuclear fuel in New Mexico.
Westinghouse Submits AP300™ SMR Regulatory Engagement Plan to Nuclear Regulatory Commission Key Document Outlines Path Forward Toward Design Certification Cranberry Township, PA, May 9, 2023 – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today the submission of its pre-application Regulatory Engagement Plan with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for the game-changing AP300™ small modular reactor (SMR).
Three Mile Island starts decommissioning Unit 2 DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) – A big step forward at Three Mile Island has been 30 years in the making. The project to decommission Unit 2, which suffered a partial meltdown in 1979, is now moving into a new phase, allowing crews to begin removing core debris.
High-ranking federal officials explain safety, next steps in Diablo Canyon relicensing The Nuclear Regulatory Commission hosted a public meeting on Wednesday night to hear concerns and explain the re-licensing process for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. Community members got to hear directly from high-ranking federal officials as PG&E moves forward with plans to keep Diablo …
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Fourth reactor at Georgia nuclear plant completes test phase ATLANTA (AP) – A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has completed a key testing phase, getting one step closer to generating electricity. Georgia Power Co. said Monday that the fourth reactor at Plant Vogtle , southeast of Augusta, has completed what is …
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Conducts Special Inspection at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant – The Southern Maryland Chronicle The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has initiated a special inspection at the Calvert Cliffs Unit 1 nuclear power plant in Lusby, Maryland. The inspection is being conducted to review issues associated with an emergency diesel generator at the facility, …
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Indian Point Oversight Board holds 1st public meeting since delay of radioactive water disposal plan The Indian Point Decommissioning Oversight Board wrapped up its first public meeting since Holtec announced its plans to delay the release of radioactive water into the Hudson River. Holtec officials tried to ease people’s concerns as it plans to move …
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Accepts Rep. Carbajal Invitation to Host Public Forum on Future of Diablo Canyon Power Plant The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will host a public forum next month on the license renewal process for Diablo Canyon Power Plant, agreeing to an invitation from Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) to answer questions directly from Central …
Other Industries Suggested For Oyster Creek Land LACEY – A presentation touched on which industries could save the community from the looming economic catastrophe triggered by the imminent shutdown of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station. The closure of the nuclear plant has already impacted local jobs and will ultimately have a profound effect on …
NRC to hear arguments against Diablo Canyon ISFSI license renewal The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced that an agency licensing board will hold oral arguments in a challenge to Pacific Gas and Electric’s application to renew its license for the Diablo Canyon independent spent fuel storage installation in California.
