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NRC Appoints Catherine Haney As Director Of Office Of Nuclear Material Safety & Safeguards
Source: NewsWhen she assumed her new position on May 10, she became the first woman to head one of the NRC’s large technical offices – Source NRC – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced the appointment…
JEUMONT Electric Gets Frost & Sullivan Electric Motors Market For Nuclear Power Plant Applications Award
Source: NewsStrong collaboration with Areva, one of the energy experts in the global market, has helped JEUMONT Electric gain a substantial market share of approximately 40 percent in selling electric motors to nuclear power plants -…
Voinovich: U.S. Needs Nuclear To Power It’s Future And Sustain Growth
Source: NewsOpening Statement As Prepared for U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH); Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Hearing on NRC Oversight – Edited By April Murelio – Thank You, Mr…
International Atomic Energy Agency Works To Protect Nuclear Power Plants Against Tsunami And Flooding Hazards
Source: NewsFollowing the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, we worked toward laying out improved safety standards for the nuclear power plants," says Antonio Godoy, the Head of IAEA´s International Seismic Safety Centre. "Also, we are working with…
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Awards Nuclear Education Grants
Source: NewsThe NRC awarded 59 grants for scholarships ($1.7 million), fellowships ($4.8 million), faculty development ($6.3 million) and trade and community college scholarships ($2.2 million). Recipients are located in 29 states, and Puerto Rico – Source…
AEHI Receives Unanimous Commissioner Vote Specifically For Nuclear Plant On Industrial Site
Source: NewsPayette County Commissioners approve plan changes to industrial use–only for AEHI nuclear power plant; proposed plant is expected to create around 5,000 jobs through the construction phase and more than 1,000 jobs during operations -…
Japan’s TEPCO To Acquire Up To An 18% Stake In STP 3&4 For $280 million
Source: NewsTEPCO, one of the world’s largest operators of nuclear plants, will invest $155 million—through its U.S.-based subsidiary—for a 10% share of NINA Investments Holdings’ interest in the STP expansion, STP units 3&4 – By Stephen…
Sandia National Laboratories Discovers New Pathway To Commercial Nuclear Fusion Power
Source: NewsDiscovering this unexpected combination of current amplification by flux compression and pulse sharpening by a naturally occurring plasma opening switch was a lucky accident – Edited by Linton Levy – Prospects for low-cost, clean energy…
Ruling Against Chinese Pipe Exports Draws Accolades From Unions and Lawmakers
Source: NewsThe Steelworkers hailed the latest ruling. The union represents both workers who make the specialized pipe for the refineries and workers — members of the former Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers — and refinery workers…
NRC Reactor Construction Workshop To Focus On Vendor Inspection Activities
Source: NewsWe want to share our insights and what we’ve learned from current construction projects,” said Glenn Tracy, director of the Division of Construction Inspection in the NRC’s Office of New Reactors. “This information is important…
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander: Oil Spill Regulators Should Learn from Nuclear Regulators
Source: NewsWhen we talk about the risks of nuclear energy, I think it’s important that we compare them to the risks of other forms of energy, and I believe nuclear has something to teach other forms…
Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station Unit 2 Completes Scheduled Refueling Outage
Source: NewsDuring the outage, workers performed more than 2,800 inspections and maintenance activities on a variety of plant components and systems. These activities included replacing a third of the reactor’s fuel. Many of the activities performed…
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Calls For Additional Public Input On Groundwater Contamination Issue
Source: NewsRecent tritium contamination of groundwater wells and soil from buried piping leaks at several nuclear power plants has raised questions regarding the completeness of NRC actions to date and whether those actions need to be…
NNSA’s National Security Role Highlighted At National Defense University Foundation Event
Source: NewsIn remarks delivered as part of the 2010 National Defense University Foundation Homeland Security Breakfast Series, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Administrator Thomas D’Agostino highlighted the agency’s national security role in light of the recently…
FENOC’s Davis-Besse Control Rod Drive Nozzle Inspection Complete
Source: NewsModification to 10 nozzles is nearing completion, while work on the remaining 14 is now underway. Dye-penetrant and ultrasonic testing will be performed to confirm the modifications before the plant is restarted – By Chris…
South Texas Project Unit 2 Back At Full Power Following Safe, Successful Refuel
Source: NewsThrough outstanding teamwork and the implementation of an extensive lessons learned process from a similar outage in Unit 1 last fall, our team shaved two weeks off our outage duration – from 49 to 35…
NNSA Hosts Inaugural Executive Summit In Washington, D.C.
Source: NewsMore than 120 senior leaders attended two-day event highlighting innovation, collaboration – By Linton Levy – Last week, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) convened more than 120 senior Federal leaders convened for a first…
Alternate Energy Holdings Inc. Working To Move South Korea Into NRC Approval Process
Source: NewsAlternate Energy Holdings, Inc. Interaction With South Korea Intended To Help Lower International Reactor Costs – By April Murelio – Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. officials are encouraged that their efforts to bring the Korean-made APR1400…
USEC American Centrifuge Project Lead Cascade Testing Program Successfully Running With AC100s
Source: NewsDOE cost-sharing will provide additional financial resources for continued demonstration and manufacturing activities;Targeting to update loan guarantee application this summer – By Linton Levy – USEC Inc. has reported on its progress during the first…
Oyster Creek Generating Station Completes Maintenance Work And Back At Full Power
Source: NewsWe safely completed a large amount of work that will ensure the safe, reliable production of electricity throughout the summer,” said site vice president Mike Massaro – By April Murelio – Operators at Exelon Nuclear’s…