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Legislative Veto Of EPA Rule Will Take Greenhouse Gas Option Off Table
Source: NewsMurkowski Seeks to Halt EPA Endangerment of U.S. Economy – By April Murelio – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has announced her intention to file a disapproval resolution to stop the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
IAEA Conference on Effective Nuclear Regulatory Systems; Opening Address by the Conference President
Source: NewsPrepared Remarks by The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the IAEA Conference on Effective Nuclear Regulatory Systems Cape Town, South Africa – Edited by Linton Levy – Good morning. I…
NS Book Review: CLIMATE CHANGE: PICTURING THE SCIENCE
Source: NewsEditors Gavin Schmidt, a NASA climate scientist and co-founder of RealClimate.org, and photographer Joshua Wolfe collaborate with nine contributors in CLIMATE CHANGE: PICTURING THE SCIENCE. Dramatic photographs and pessimistic prose portray the world as seen…
Bruce Unit 4 Offline While Maintenance Performed
Source: NewsOther Bruce units continue to operate at full power – By Linton Levy – Unit 4 at the Bruce A generating station was taken offline earlier today for what is expected to be a brief…
NNSA Launches Small Business Week
Source: NewsMore than $418 Million in Small Business Dollars Distributed in FY2009 – By Stephen Heiser – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced that it distributed more than $418 million in small business obligations…
IAEA: Living by the Nuclear Rules
Source: NewsNuclear Regulatory Systems Crucial for Both Old and New Nuclear – By Mark McFadden – An international conference dedicated to nuclear regulatory systems and the role they play in the safe and secure use of…
Flanders Board Of Director Resigns
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: NewsWe appreciate Jeff's dedication to Flanders Corporation and its shareholders – By April Murelio – Flanders Corporation has announced that Jeffrey Korn, a member of the Board of Directors of Flanders Corporation, informed the Company…
B&W Wins Contract For Columbia Generating Station Condenser Replacement
Source: NewsB&W will remove the existing waterboxes and copper-nickel tube bundles, then replace them with new waterboxes and titanium tube bundles – By Stephen Heiser – Babcock & Wilcox Nuclear Power Generation Group, Inc. (B&W NPG)…
Entergy Nuclear And SmartSignal Honored At Power-Gen
Source: NewsPower Gen Names Nuclear Projects of the Year/ Companies Among Industry Best – By April Murelio – Smart Signal announced that Entergy Nuclear and SmartSignal received international recognition as one of 2009’s top nuclear plant projects. The…
Bruce Power Responds To Alberta Nuclear Consultation Findings
Source: NewsBruce Power is pleased that Alberta's nuclear consultation process confirms the technology could play a role in the province's future energy mix. – By Stephen Heiser – In a news release, the Government of Alberta…
NNSA Names Charles Pray As Director Of Congressional Affairs
Source: NewsFormer Maine state lawmaker will represent NNSA on Capitol Hill – By Linton Levy – The National Nuclear Security Administration today announced that Charles P. Pray will serve as the agency’s Director of Congressional Affairs.…
AREVA And KEPCO Will Cooperate In Development Of Niger Uranium Mine
Source: NewsAREVA and KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Corporation) announce their agreement to partner in the operating company of the Imouraren deposit in Niger – By April Murelio – This agreement is in line with the deliberate strengthening…
IAEA International Conference Highlights Innovative Fast Reactor Research
Source: NewsCleaner Nuclear Technologies for a Better Future – By Stephen Heiser – Increasing energy demand, climate change and pressures on dwindling fossil fuel reserves are highlighting the need for cleaner, more efficient sources of energy.…
NRC Grows Openness And Transparency With New And Ongoing Initiatives
Source: NewsNRC has a long history of, and commitment to, openness with the public and transparency in its regulatory process – By Mark McFadden – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is strengthening its commitment to openness…
AEHI Begins Development Of JV Using Large Nuclear Reactor For Desalination And Power Production
Source: NewsWe believe this reactor-desalting unit can uniquely produce the much needed water and electricity to pump it far inland where needed without creating pollution from fossil fuels – By Linton Levy – Alternate Energy Holdings,…
Alstom Releases ALSPA Series 6 In North America
Source: NewsDesigned for all types of power plants—hydro, coal, gas, nuclear, wind and solar—ALSPA Series 6 provides all the necessary software applications, IT control layers, equipment and services that power providers and service operators require –…
V.C. Summer Nuclear Station Back In Service
Source: NewsTeam has safely completed an outage that included the installation of a new main transformer – By April Murelio – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, has completed its…
At White House Meeting, Duke Energy CEO Says Legislation Key To Creating Jobs
Source: Newscountry needs major investments in new energy technologies, including clean coal, advanced nuclear, wind, solar, smart grid and energy efficiency – By Mark McFadden – At a White House meeting with President Obama, Duke Energy…
USIBC Commercial Nuclear Mission In Talks With NPCIL
Source: NewsFelicitates Dr. Anil Kakodkar for Expanding U.S.-India Trade – By Stephen Heiser – The U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) – in partnership with the Nuclear Energy Institute, U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, and Confederation of Indian Industry…
NNSA Hosted Japanese Delegation to Discuss Physical Protection Issues
Source: NewsTopics discussed included: graded approaches to physical protection, power reactor regulatory oversight programs, physical protection inspections and exercises, and physical protection education programs – By Stephen Heiser – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) participated…