Day 4 of the annual National Nuclear Science week is all about Nuclear Safety.
Federal watchdog says NRC needs to address more radiological risks, including “dirty bombs”
A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office finds that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has not taken the steps needed to address the potential economic and societal...
BWXT fuel processing subsidiary pauses operations amid Hurricane Helene; site is "safe"
BWX Technologies subsidiary Nuclear Fuel Services Inc. suspended operations last Friday at a Tennessee facility to assess conditions following Hurricane Helene. A company spokesperson said the...
NRC nominee Matthew Marzano faces Senate committee
The U.S. Senate’s Environment and Public Works Committee spent more than an hour questioning Matthew Marzano on Wednesday as part of his nomination process to become a commissioner of the...
Senate to consider Matthew Marzano’s NRC nomination this week
The U.S. Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Works will consider the nomination of Matthew Marzano to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission during a hearing on Wednesday, September...
NRC to host meeting on Davis-Besse plant performance
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will discuss the Davis-Besse nuclear power plant safety performance last year in a public meeting this Thursday, August 29....
DOE OKs $1.5B loan for “restoration and maintenance” at Palisades
NRC accepting hearing requests on Holtec’s restart plans
The Department of Energy has signed off on a $1.5 billion loan guarantee to Holtec Palisades LLC to support initial work needed to restart the Michigan nuclear plant....
NRC meetings to discuss Dresden SLR
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hosting several public meetings this month to discuss the Dresden nuclear power plant and its request for subsequent license renewal....
American Nuclear Society welcomes nomination of former ANS Congressional Fellow to NRC
Statement from ANS on Biden nomination of Matthew Marzano to NRC
Washington, D.C. — Craig Piercy, CEO of the American Nuclear Society (ANS), issued the following statement:“The American Nuclear Society commends President Biden for nominating Matthew...
NRC chair voices support for Philippines under 123 Agreement
The United States is fully engaged in supporting the development and peaceful use of nuclear energy in the Philippines through its new 123 Agreement, Nuclear Regulatory Commission chair...
Virginia utility considers SMRs
Dominion Energy Virginia has issued a request for proposals from leading nuclear companies to study the feasibility of putting a small modular reactor at its North Anna nuclear power...
