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NS Book Reviews: A 2009 Compendium
Source: NewsBooks provide access to information at a minimal investment of time and resources. In order to realize the significant returns from an investment the reader only needs to read the book. But, which book should…
IAEA: Africa Takes The Nuclear Safety Stage
Source: NewsNewly-formed African Regulatory Body Presented at Cape Town Conference – By April Murelio – The FNRBA was officially presented on to the international community at a roundtable discussion on the margins of the international conference…
NRC Appoints New Resident Inspectors At Nuclear Fuel Services
Source: NewsSmith, who has been a resident inspector at NFS since 2006 and Chitty joined the NRC in 2003 as an operator licensing examiner – By Stephen Heiser – Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials in Atlanta have…
AREVA And Mitsubishi Ink Agreement In Uranium Exploration
Source: NewsAgreement represents a substantial step in the development of uranium resources in Mongolia – By Stephen Heiser – AREVA and Mitsubishi Corporation agreed terms for a partnership in Mongolia. AREVA has invited Mitsubishi Corporation to…
AREVA Inks Agreements Covering Chinese Reactor Design And Supply Of Nuclear Components
Source: NewsUnder the terms of the agreement, AREVA and CGNPC will create WECAN, a joint venture in which CGNPC will have a 55% stake and AREVA 45% – By Stephen Heiser – During French Prime Minister…
A Common Approach To Nuclear Waste
Source: NewsIAEA Workshop Looks at Regulatory Needs for Waste Disposal Solutions – By Linton Levy – Whether of the extremely radioactive high-level, long-lived kind or the short-lived, low-level type, the issue of nuclear waste and methods…
BARDA Awards Contracts For Tests And Devices To Help Respond To Radiological Emergencies
Source: NewsThe contracts total $35 million for the initial phase and up to $400 million over five years – By Stephen Heiser – The HHS Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) is awarding nine contracts…
EDF Confirms Role Developing Nuclear Power Plants With China’s CGNPC
Source: NewsThe first unit of Taishan nuclear plant, modelled on the EPR currently under construction at Flamanville in Normandy, is scheduled for commissioning in late 2013 – By Stephen Heiser – On the occasion of the…
NRC Looking For Participants For Upcoming Discussions On Draft Safety Culture Policy
Source: NewsSafety culture is not a simple issue, but it is vital to the NRC’s mission of protecting the public’s health and safety – By Stephen Heiser – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will host several public…
Statement By FPL CEO Lew Hay On Copenhagen Climate Talks
Source: NewsI commend President Obama for showing real leadership in the effort to mitigate global carbon emissions – By April Murelio – Lew Hay, chairman and CEO of FPL Group, the nation’s No. 1 producer of…
Shaw Project Wins National 2009 Phoenix Award In Brownfield Redevelopment
Source: NewsRecognizes environmental and community revitalization projects from each of the 10 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regions that are working to redevelop formerly used real estate properties – By Christopher Smith – The Shaw Group…
AEHI Retains Wall Street Experienced Corporate And Securities Law Firm
Source: NewsAEHI Retains JSBARKATS PLLS For Legal Services Chosen to Oversee Corporate Operations – By Linton Levy – Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (AEHI) announces it has retained the services of Mr. Sunny J. Barkats, Esq., a…
U.S. And UAE Sign Megaports Initiative Agreement Aimed at Preventing Nuclear Smuggling
Source: NewsAgreement Aimed at Preventing Nuclear Smuggling – By Linton Levy – The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last week signed an agreement in Abu Dhabi to begin a cooperative effort to detect,…
Bingaman Speaks Out On Small Scale Nuclear Energy
Source: NewsSmall nuclear reactors, those that are less than 300 megawatts, hold the promise of reducing the costs of nuclear plant construction – Edited by April Murelio – “The purpose of today’s hearing is to receive…
Bruce Power Unit 4 Returns To Service
Source: NewsUnit 4 Back In Service at Canadian Nuclear Plant – By Stephen Heiser – Unit 4 at the Bruce A generating station returned to service following a brief outage to allow workers to make minor…
GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy, Detroit Edison Team On Site Planning For World’s Most Advanced Reactor
Source: NewsAgreement in Michigan Signals US Utility Sector Support for GEH’s ESBWR Reactor Design – By Stephen Heiser – GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) and Detroit Edison, Michigan’s largest electric utility, have announced an agreement advancing…
First Concrete Pour For Chinese Sanmen Unit 2 Complete
Source: NewsContainment Vessel Bottom Head Awaits Placement – By Stephen Heiser – Westinghouse Electric Company, its consortium team member The Shaw Group Inc. China's State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation (SNPTC) and Sanmen Nuclear Power Company of…
Canadian Government Invites Investor Proposals For AECL CANDU Reactor Division
Source: NewsProposals will be assessed based on how well they meet set objectives, including: ensuring that Canadians have nuclear as a safe, reliable, and economic clean energy option; controlling costs to the Government while maximizing the…
U.S. And Cambodia Cooperate To Secure Seaport Cargo
Source: NewsAgreement Aimed at Preventing Nuclear Smuggling – By Linton Levy – The United States and Cambodia have signed an agreement in Phnom Penh to begin a cooperative effort to detect, deter, and interdict illicit smuggling of…
AREVA Gets US$ 400 Million Contract In Brazil For World’s Longest HVDC Transmission Link
Source: NewsThe HVDC system will be ready for commercial operation in April 2013 – By April Murelio – AREVA’s Transmission and Distribution (T&D) division has been awarded an order worth approximately US$ 400 million by IE…