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NNSA And Romanian Border Police Cooperate To Thwart Nuclear Smuggling
Source: NewsNNSA’s Second Line of Defense Program (SLD) is providing the Romanian Border Police with two vans – By April Murelio – The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Border…
IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano Assumes Office
Source: NewsBefore assuming his duties as Director General, Mr. Amano served as Japan´s Resident Representative to the agency until his selection as Director General in July 2009 – By Stephen Heiser – Yukiya Amano has become the International…
Exelon Institutes Corrective Actions At Peach Bottom Plant, Other Facilities Under Settlement Agreement With NRC
Source: NewsThe settlement was achieved under the NRC’s Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) process after two violations of agency regulations were identified – By Linton Levy – Exelon Generating Co., LLC, is implementing a series of corrective…
AREVA: MOX Fuel Provides For Electricity The First Time In Japan
Source: NewsOn October 2009 the MOX loading operations took place in unit 3 of the Genkai Nuclear Power Plant – By April Murelio – The Genkai nuclear plant, operated by Japanese electric power company KYUSHU, on…
B&W Expands Operations By Leasing Facility For mPower Reactor Engineering And Design
Source: NewsIn June 2009, B&W announced its plans to design and deploy a new modular nuclear reactor capable of generating power in 125 megawatt increments – By Stephen Heiser – The Babcock & Wilcox Company (B&W)…
KTRV Fox 12 News Anchor To Join AEHI Team
Source: Newswell-respected journalist who brings with him a wealth of knowledge on a variety of issues, including that of nuclear power – By April Murelio – Alternate Energy Holding, Inc. (AEHI): We are very proud to…
UK: Regulators Reiterate Confidence In EPR Nuclear Technology
Source: NewsReport marks the mid-way point in the pre-licensing of the EPR reactor in the UK – By Stephen Heiser – The UK Regulators (HSE) published today the Step 3 report of the Generic Design Assessment…
Entergy Mississippi Announces Grand Gulf Nuclear Plant Upgrade Plans
Source: NewsInvestment will produce savings for customers – By Stephen Heiser – To help meet Mississippi’s growing energy needs and stabilize rising electricity costs, Entergy Mississippi, Inc. has announced that the Mississippi Public Service Commission approved plans…
NRC Staff To Meet With Shaw Areva Mox Services To Discuss Performance At Mixed Oxide Facility
Source: NewsNRC review found MOX facility construction activities acceptable overall, and also determined that the program was being sufficiently implemented to support ongoing construction – By Linton Levy – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has scheduled…
Statement By NRC Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko On Upcoming Commission Schedule
Source: NewsThe Commission is moving into the new year with a comprehensive meeting schedule, tackling diverse and timely issues as well as undertaking discussions to resolve several long-standing issues from the past – By Linton Levy…
Ur-Energy Announces New Venture At Hauber Project With Bayswater Uranium
Source: NewsThe Company's properties at the Hauber Project, in Crook County Wyoming, include 205 unpatented lode mining claims and one State of Wyoming Uranium Lease – By Christopher Smith – Ur-Energy Inc. is pleased to announce…
AREVA’s Supervisory Board Enters Into Exclusive Negotiations With Alstom/Schneider
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: NewsSale of the Transmission & Distribution Business – By Stephen Heiser – On June 30, 2009, having reviewed the group’s development plan, the AREVA Supervisory Board asked AREVA’s Executive Board to initiate a process for…
IAEA Finishes International Safety Review
Source: NewsInternational Nuclear Safety Experts Conclude IAEA Peer Review of the Regulatory System of the Russian Federation – By April Murelio – An international team of nuclear and radiation safety experts today completed a two-week IAEA…
Eskom Picks Westinghouse To Fuel Koeberg NPP
Source: NewsUnder terms of the $30 million contract executed with Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB, Westinghouse will produce fuel at its fabrication facility in Vasteras, Sweden – By Linton Levy – Westinghouse Electric Company has announced that it…
NRC Names New Resident Inspector At Fermi Nuclear Power Plant
Source: NewsEach U.S. commercial nuclear plant site has at least two NRC resident inspectors. They serve as the agency’s eyes and ears at the facility, conducting inspections, monitoring major work projects and interacting with plant workers…
ANS Meeting: Senator Bingaman On Nuclear Energy
Source: NewsOn November 16, Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) addressed the American Nuclear Society in a speech entitled “Nuclear Energy in a Carbon Constrained World.” His speech provides a good overview on…
INL Develops Safer, More Efficient Nuclear Fuel For Next-Generation Reactors
Source: NewsINL researchers have developed a new type of nuclear fuel that leaves less waste and could help industries burn fewer carbon-emitting fossil fuels – By Teri Ehresman & Nicole Stricker, INL Communications & Governmental Affairs…
NRC Issues Order Modifying Construction Authorization For MOX Facility
Source: NewsThe order requires Shaw AREVA MOX Services, the company building the facility, to adhere to changes in its NRC construction authorization – By Linton Levy – The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a Confirmatory…
Clarence Bishop Named NNSA Director of Congressional, Intergovernmental and Public Affairs
Source: NewsDistinguished public servant’s career includes Capitol Hill, executive branch experience – By April Murelio – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today announced Clarence T. Bishop as Director of Congressional, Intergovernmental and Public Affairs.Bishop most…
NRC To Conduct Public Seminar On Government Contracting Dec. 3 In Maryland
Source: NewsThe seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md. It will be open to the public and participation can be in person…