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Wiznucleus Launches Wizdom State, Compliance Software for State Agency Oversight of Nuclear Power Plant Compliance Requirements
Source: NewsCustomized solution is designed to help state agencies track requirements quickly and cost-effectively – By Stephen Heiser – Wiznucleus has launched the company's commitment management software solution for state regulators who are responsible, either directly…
NRC Chairman Jaczko’s Remarks About Periodic Briefing On NRC International Activities
Source: NewsNote: The NRC Commissioners were briefed by NRC staff on implementation of U.S. government conventions and treaties, export/import licensing, bilateral assistance and cooperation, assistance and cooperation with multilateral organizations, and international research activities – Edited…
Top NNSA Official Tours Omega Laser Facility, Highlights Accomplishments in High Energy Density Physics Research
Source: NewsThe Laboratory for Laser Energetics is a world leader in fusion research, and their team continues to make valuable contributions to NNSA’s mission – By Linton Levy – A top official with the National Nuclear…
CPS Energy to Meet With Toshiba About South Texas Project Expansion
Source: NewsThe talks will include the chief executives of Toshiba Corp., the lead contractor for STP Units 3 and 4; Toshiba Power Systems, Toshiba’s nuclear power subsidiary; and NRG Energy, CPS Energy’s partner in the STP…
Pike Electric Awarded Nuke Project Contract
Source: NewsThe construction of this switchyard, and the associated electrical work, is in support of the two nuclear power units being added by Scana – By Stephen Heiser – Pike Electric Corp. has been awarded an…
IAEA And KHNP Team To Support Nuclear Newcomers
Source: NewsCooperation will be bolstered in three areas: developing the infrastructure required to establish a nuclear power programme; strengthening capabilities in safety, performance and service life; and exchanging information and material relevant to nuclear power programs…
Bruce Power Unit 3 Returns To Service
Source: NewsA unique safety feature of CANDU reactors, the vacuum building is designed to prevent the release of radioactive material to the environment in the unlikely event of an accident – By Christopher Smith – Unit…
McDermott Reports Q3 2009 Results
Source: NewsEarnings per Share Improve 35% Over 2008 Quarter and 25% Sequentially – By Linton Levy – McDermott International, Inc. has reported net income of $118.1 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the 2009 third…
E.ON UK, RWE npower Nuclear JV Fully Established
Source: NewsCompany to be called Horizon Nuclear Power Ltd/ Potential for more than £15bn investment, 11,000 jobs – By Linton Levy – RWE npower and E.ON UK have announced further details of their nuclear joint venture, which…
AREVA Gets Three Binding Offers
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: NewsSale Process of Its Transmission and Distribution Division – By Stephen Heiser – Within the scope of the sale process of its Transmission and Distribution division launched on June 30th, 2009, the deadline for binding…
Remarks By NRC Commissioner Dale E. Klein At the Spanish Nuclear Society Conference Plenary Session On New Nuclear Programs
Source: NewsThe NRC and the CSN share many of the same approaches to how we fulfill our important responsibilities, so it is especially useful when we can meet and exchange information – Edited by April Murelio…
NNSA: Important Milestone in the National Ignition Campaign
Source: NewsNIF’s laser beams can be effectively delivered and are capable of creating sufficient x-ray energy to drive fuel implosion, an important step toward the ultimate goal of fusion ignition – By Stephen Heiser – The…
AREVA Safety Clarification
Source: NewsCommunication from nuclear safety authorities – By April Murelio – With regard to the respective I&C (instrumentation and control) certifications for the EPR reactor in Finland, the United Kingdom and France, the three nuclear safety…
NRC Renews Operating Licenses For Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant For An Additional 20 Years
Source: NewsThe decision to renew the licenses comes after thorough safety and environmental reviews of the application submitted Aug. 27, 2007, by the plant’s operator, FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co – By Stephen Heiser – The Nuclear…
NNSA Participates in WCO’s First Technology and Innovation Forum
Source: NewsOver the course of the two-day forum, experts from customs organizations, the business community and other government agencies participated in panel discussions and highlighted a wide range of inspections technologies used by front line inspectors…
Vendor Information Meetings Arranged For Plant Vogtle 3 And 4
Source: NewsSouthern Nuclear, a subsidiary of Southern Company, operates the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala. and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near…
IAEA: Social Networking for Nuclear Decommissioning
Source: NewsDescribed as a network of networks, the IDN brings together experts in the decommissioning of nuclear facilities so they can share ideas and learn from each other – By Christopher Smith – Faced with the…
Business And Environmental Groups Unite Supporting Climate Legislation
Source: NewsExelon CEO and NRDC president say cap-and-trade bill essential to the economy, environment – By Stephen Heiser – Exelon Chairman and CEO John W. Rowe and Natural Resources Defense Council President Frances G. Beinecke today…
FPL Customers To Get Fuel Rebate In January; Lowest Bills In State Will Drop In 2010
Source: NewsTypical Residential Customer to Receive $44 Credit on First Bill of New Year – By Christopher Smith – Florida Power & Light Company customers will be getting a sizeable rebate on their first bills of 2010…
General Electric Applauds US-UAE Civilian Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreement
Source: NewsGE applauds the U.S.-United Arab Emirates (UAE) civilian nuclear energy cooperation agreement that recently earned congressional approval. Commonly known as a “123 Agreement,” this pact is legally required to allow U.S. companies to provide reactor…