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NRC Proposes Fine for Dominion Over Kewaunee Nuclear Plant Fire Drills
Source: NewsWisconsin's Kewaunee nuclear plant may be shutting down next week, but its operator still faces a potential fine announced Tuesday for fire training conducted between 2009…
Diablo Canyon Extends Fluor Operations and Maintenance Contract
Source: NewsFluor will continue to provide operations and maintenance services at the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant under a new contract extension.
On Y-12 and Pantex Contract, GAO Recommends Second Chance for B&W
Source: NewsBabcock & Wilcox may get another chance to continue its oversight of two National Nuclear Security Administration sites after the Government Accountability Office sustained the company's…
Areva Signs Deal on Chinese Nuclear Fuel Recycling Plant
Source: NewsAreva executives recently signed a letter of intent with China National Nuclear Corp. to build a nuclear fuel recycling facility in China.
U.S. Nuclear Plants Order Spent Fuel Pool Monitoring Systems
Source: NewsTwo companies recently announced large orders for spent fuel monitoring equipment following new requirements implemented by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in response to the Fukushima Daiichi…
Dominion Re-selects GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s ESBWR for North Anna’s New Nuclear Plant
Source: NewsGE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) has announced its selection by Dominion Virginia Power as its new technology partner for the North Anna Unit Three (NA-3) Nuclear…
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review
Source: NewsMore rodent-related problems and the possibility of a fall restart for idled reactors were among the developments of note this week at Fukushima Daiichi. Recent news…
Congress Mulls Legislation on Interim Spent Fuel Storage
Source: NewsLegislation proposed in the Senate Thursday would enact many of the policies outlined by the Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future, setting the stage for…
Replacement Steam Generators Arrive at Prairie Island
Source: NewsAs part of life cycle management, Xcel Energy is replacing the steam generators on unit 2 at the Prairie Island nuclear generating facility near Red Wing, MN. The…
L-3 MAPPS Full Scope Simulator for Embalse Is Ready for Training
Source: NewsL-3 MAPPS announced today that the Embalse full scope simulator it developed for Nucleoeléctrica Argentina S.A. (NA-SA) was put into service on March 22, 2013 at…
Report: Turkey Will Build World's First MHI/Areva Atmea Reactors at Sinop
Source: NewsA Japanese newspaper has reported that Turkey and the Areva-Mitsubishi Heavy Industries consortium Atmea plan to build four reactors at the country's Sinop plant.
Reactor at South Texas Project Back Online After Jan. Fire
Topics: Plant OperationsSource: NewsUnit 2 at the South Texas Project returned to full power Tuesday following the replacement of a transformer destroyed by a fire Jan. 8.
NRC Raises Concerns Over Rebar at New V.C. Summer Reactors
Source: NewsFederal officials will hold a conference with South Carolina Electric & Gas next week to address questions surrounding rebar in the foundations of new reactors at…
CEZ Asks Westinghouse, Rosatom to Improve Their Bids for Czech Nuclear Plant Project
Source: NewsUtility CEZ issued an unexpected message Tuesday to the companies vying to build two new reactors in the Czech Republic: Try harder.
Police Hunt for Man Who Exchanged Fire With Watts Bar Nuclear Plant Guard
Topics: Safety & EnvironmentSource: NewsAn armed man in Tennessee remained at large Monday evening after exchanging gunfire with a guard at the Watts Bar nuclear plant this weekend.
UK Plans to Move Forward With Urenco Sale
Source: NewsBritain has secured permission from its other partners to sell its stake in Urenco, one of the world's largest uranium enrichment companies.
NRC Proposes Fine for Shaw Safety Culture
Source: NewsThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced Friday that the firing of a quality assurance supervisor and other actions by the Shaw Group could result in a $36,400…
Areva Signs Deal for 18 Fuel Reloads at Exelon Nuclear Plants
Source: NewsAreva has cut a deal to provide fuel for five Exelon reactors starting in 2016.
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Weekly Review
Source: NewsA visit from the IAEA, looser rules on hometown visits for evacuees and another small earthquake were among the developments at Fukushima Daiichi this week.Recent stories…
FPL Completes Nuclear Plant Uprates Totaling 500 Megawatts
Topics: Plant OperationsSource: NewsThis week, Florida Power and Light completed a series of extended power uprates at its Turkey Point and St. Lucie reactors that will create additional electrical…