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Smart Signal CEO Details Innovative Power Plant O&M Solutions
Source: NewsJim Gagnard, SmartSignal CEO, Announces Significant Product Innovation – By Linton Levy – In a stakeholder meeting recapping 2009 and launching 2010, SmartSignal CEO Jim Gagnard…
First University Experiments Removed From Idaho National Laboratory’s Advanced Test Reactor To Undergo Analysis
Source: NewsThe User Facility program, established by DOE in 2007, grants university-led scientific groups access to the ATR — one of the world’s most versatile research reactors…
NRC Asks NAS To Study Cancer Risk In Populations Living Near Nuclear Power Facilities
Source: News“We’re pleased the Academy is interested in taking on this important study,” said Brian Sheron, Director of the NRC’s Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research. “Their broad…
Exelon CEO John Rowe Emphasizes Legislation That Can Yield Cleaner Energy, Greater Security, and More Jobs
Source: NewsRowe credited U.S. Senators John Kerry, Lindsey Graham, and Joe Lieberman for their efforts to craft a bipartisan compromise on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and issues…
NRC Chairman Jaczko Remarks At Meeting On New Reactor Issues – Design Certifications
Source: NewsThe Commissioners were briefed by NRC staff and stakeholders on advanced reactors and design certifications – Source NRC – Good morning. I first want to welcome…
Russia Will Aid Venezuela With Nuclear Power Plant Construction
Source: NewsVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that the goal of the power plant is to develop nuclear energy for "peaceful purposes," – Edited by April Murelio -…
Fourth Taiwanese Nuclear Power Plant May Start Up On October 10, 2011
Source: NewsTaipower confirmed media reports that Premier Wu Den-yih hopes the company can move the schedule ahead two months — from the end of next year to…
NRC Names First Inspectors For Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant Construction Activities
Source: NewsNRC officials in Atlanta have selected Justin D. Fuller as the new senior resident inspector for the construction of Vogtle Units 3 and 4, and Coleman…
China’s CNNC Overseas Uranium Holding Ltd. Extends Its Offer for Khan Resources Inc.
Source: NewsBid now scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on May 25, 2010 – By Linton Levy – CNNC Overseas Uranium Holding Ltd. ("Offeror") and…
NuScale Power Makes Progress, Briefs Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Source: NewsLorenzini stressed NuScale’s commitment to submitting a high quality design certification document (DCD) of its small modular reactor to the NRC for review – By Stephen…
Arizona Nuclear Power Plant To Buy Wastewater From Cities; Agreement Is Win-Win For Plant And Cities
Source: NewsHistoric Arizona Water Agreement Ensures Electric Power, Wastewater Treatment in Valley Through 2050 – Edited by April Murelio – Five Valley cities, Arizona Public Service and…
IAEA Seibersdorf And Monaco Labs Help Make Improve World
Source: NewsScientific Analysis for Development and Peace By Polina Povarich, David Cardenas-Mazurkiewicz and Sasha Henriques, IAEA Division of Public Information For decades the IAEA´s laboratories at Seibersdorf…
NRC Schedules Open Meeting To Discuss River Bend Nuclear Station 2009 Performance
Source: News"The NRC continually reviews the performance of River Bend Station and the nation=s other commercial nuclear power facilities,@ NRC Region IV Administrator Elmo E. Collins said.…
Babcock & Wilcox Consolidates Commercial Nuclear Operations Into Single Business Unit
Source: News“B&W has a decades-long heritage of excellence in nuclear manufacturing, construction and services,” said Mary Pat Salomone, Chief Operating Officer of B&W. “The company has recently…
Nuclear Utilities Sue DOE To Halt Nuclear Waste Fees
Source: NewsUtilities contend that the DOE has collected over $33 billion since 1983, never came for nuclear waste and has no federal waste management plan – By…
AREVA Inks Contract For The Supply Of MOX Fuel To Hokkaido Electric
Source: NewsUnder the terms of the contract, the fuel will be fabricated at AREVA’s MELOX plant in southern France, using plutonium recovered from the treatment operations performed…
UT-Battelle Gets Oak Ridge Contract Extension
Source: NewsSecretary of Energy Steven Chu speaks to laboratory staff in the ORNL Conference Center – By April Murelio – UT-Battelle has received a five-year extension of…
Progress Energy Releases 2009 Annual Report
Source: NewsInvestments include numerous enhancements to the energy-delivery system (smart grid projects), modernization of the company's power generating fleet and, in the longer term, new advanced nuclear…
NRC Chairman Jaczko Swears In Two New Commissioners
Source: NewsWilliam D. Magwood Iv And William C. Ostendorff Take Oaths – Source NRC – Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko Thursday administered the oath of…
AEHI Plan To Construct Nuclear Power Plant Moves Forward
Source: NewsElmore County P&Z votes to change comprehensive plan – By Linton Levy – During a hearing Wednesday night, Elmore County Planning and Zoning Commissioners decided to…