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Western Coalition Forms to Advance NuScale SMR
Source: NewsTwo utility networks and governors from three states have endorsed a collaboration to study potential deployment of the NuScale small modular reactor.
NRC Chief Allison Macfarlane Sworn in for Second Term
Topics: Policy & RegulationSource: NewsAllison Macfarlane began her second term as chairwoman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission Monday after a delayed confirmation vote in the Senate last week.
Westinghouse Lobbies to Build New Ontario Reactors as Canadian Regulators Advance AP1000, Candu EC6 Reviews
Source: NewsThree advanced reactors moved forward in Canada's process for approving new nuclear plant designs last week, including the Westinghouse AP1000 and Candu EC6 designs under consideration…
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review
Source: NewsThe last week brought news of radioactive water leaks at Fukushima Daiichi and its manmade bay, as well as the first MOX shipment to Japan since…
Senators Put Forward BRC-Based Nuclear Waste Proposal
Source: NewsLegislation that would create interim storage sites for spent nuclear fuel and strip responsibility for its disposal from the Department of Energy took another step forward…
Small RHR Leak Shuts Down Diablo Canyon Reactor
Source: NewsA leaking weld discovered by plant personnel prompted operators to shut down a reactor at the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant Tuesday night.
B&W Announces More Layoffs at Canadian Plant
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: NewsDwindling orders for steam generators caused Babcock & Wilcox Canada to lay off another 50 people at its Cambridge plant Tuesday.
Obama Climate Plan Reiterates Support for Nuclear Power, SMR Development
Source: NewsNuclear power remains a key component of the Obama administration's strategy for reducing U.S. carbon emissions, with the administration's support for the technology evident in a…
French Nuclear Plants Stable After Fire, Non-Nuclear Steam Leak
Source: NewsTwo French nuclear plants are in safe condition after a turbine-hall fire Monday and a non-nuclear steam leak the day before.
Two-Month Reprieve Extends Deliberation of Pickering Nuclear Plant's Future
Source: NewsThe Pickering nuclear plant will operate two months beyond the original expiration of its licenses as Canadian regulators weigh a longer life extension for the plant.
Potential Leak Detected in Hanford Double-Shell Tank
Source: NewsReadings in a test pit indicated another waste tank at the Hanford site might be leaking, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday.
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review
Source: NewsFurther speculation on the timeline for nuclear plant restarts and more water woes at Fukushima Daiichi highlighted the last week's news from Japan.Developments related to the…
Nuclear Decontamination Technology Firm Kurion Names New CEO
Source: NewsOn Thursday, Kurion announced it appointed William Gallo as its new CEO, promoting him from chief operating officer while previous CEO Ralph DiSibio stays on as…
MHI Brings Water Peening Technology to U.S. Nuclear Plants for Stress Corrosion Mitigation
Source: NewsTwo Midwestern nuclear plants have hired a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries subsidiary to conduct a water-jet peening process previously used in Japan to treat reactor components susceptible…
NRC Proposes $70K Fine For Watts Bar Parts Documentation
Source: NewsThe Tennessee Valley Authority faces a $70,000 civil fine from federal regulators after an earlier inspection showed widespread problems with parts documentation at Watts Bar 2.
B&W Files Second Protest Over Y-12/Pantex Contract
Source: NewsAs the National Nuclear Security Administration reconsiders an award to manage two of its biggest sites, Babcock & Wilcox has levied a second challenge to the…
Small Leak Prompts Shutdown of Perry Nuclear Plant
Source: NewsA coolant leak shut down an Ohio reactor last weekend, one month after an earlier refueling outage.
CO2 Causes Beaver Valley Turbine Building Evacuation
Source: NewsCO2 alarms forced workers to temporarily evacuate a turbine building at Pennsylvania's Beaver Valley nuclear plant Friday morning.
Farley Reactor Back Online
Topics: Plant OperationsSource: NewsUnit 1 at Plant Farley returned to service early Friday morning after an unplanned shutdown earlier in the week.
Weld Crack Found in Hope Creek Reactor RHR Line After Unplanned Shutdown
Source: NewsAfter pump issues forced Hope Creek 1 to shut down last week, a walkdown of the plant Thursday revealed a small leak in the residual heat…