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Shaw Issues Statement Regarding NRC News Release on Westinghouse AP1000 Shield Building
Source: NewsNRC has given confirmation to Westinghouse Electric Company, Shaw’s AP1000 Consortium team member, that they have completed their review – By Stephen Heiser – The Shaw Group Inc. has issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory…
V.C. Summer Nuclear Power Plant Starts Refueling Outage
Source: NewsApproximately one-third of Summer Station's 157 uranium fuel assemblies are replaced every 18 months – By April Murelio – South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation, will take the V.C.…
NRC Assigns New Senior Resident Inspector To Catawba Nuclear Plant
Source: NewsHutto joined the NRC in 1998 as a resident inspector at Progress Energy’s Robinson plant near Hartsville, S.C. Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials have selected Andy Hutto as the new senior resident inspector at Duke Energy’s…
NNSA Provides Radiation Training to Medical Responders through IAEA Course
Source: NewsRepresentatives from 20 Countries Attend Course in Vienna – By Stephen Heiser – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has offered radiation medical emergency training at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna as part…
AEHI Submits Application For New Idaho Nuclear Plant Site
Source: NewsWe believe President Obama’s pro-nuclear remarks recently not only reflect the nations, but the world’s view that nuclear power is the key to addressing Climate Change challenges – By Linton Levy – Alternate Energy Holdings,…
Entergy Provides Preliminary Q3 Earnings Guidance
Source: NewsIncrease quarter-over-quarter in operational earnings at Entergy Nuclear is attributed to higher revenue – By Stephen Heiser – Entergy Corporation has indicated that it expects third quarter 2009 as-reported earnings of approximately $2.31 per share and…
Senator Voinovich Supports Nuclear Renaissance And Ohio Priorities In Report
Source: NewsInfrastructure investments are one of the few areas where federal spending is guaranteed to yield near-term economic gains and create jobs – By Linton Levy – U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich (R-OH) has secured vital…
NRC Names New Resident Inspector At Peach Bottom
Source: NewsZiedonis joined the agency’s Region I office in 2004 after earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering – By Linton Levy – Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials in King of Prussia, Pa., have selected Adam…
NNSA: Nuclear Security Focus of U.S., Russia, And U.K. Cooperation
Source: NewsThis workshop is an example of the high level of cooperation between our nations as we work together – By Linton Levy – U.S., Russian and U.K. officials have concluded a two-day nuclear security best…
APS Meets Demands Of Record Summer Heat
Source: NewsStellar Palo Verde Operations, Strong Reliability Highlight APS’ Summer Performance – By Stephen Heiser – During a summer that included the hottest July on record, APS continued to provide its 1.1 million Arizona customers with…
NRC Staff Instructed To Make Recommendations On Blending Low Level Waste
Source: NewsJaczko: clarify the agency’s position on blending and what is acceptable under our regulations and guidance – By Stephen Heiser – Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko has directed the agency staff to develop…
AECL Provides Update On NRU Developments
Source: NewsIn preparation of the upcoming weld build-up repair, cleaning of the NRU reactor vessel is progressing – By April Murelio – The following information bulletin is in accordance with Atomic Energy of Canada Limited's (AECL)…
NRC Publishes Final Rule Establishing Federal Penalties For Bringing Unauthorized Weapons Into Certain Facilities
Source: NewsPreviously, the NRC could take action against its licensees for violation of security requirements resulting from the unlawful introduction of weapons onto the site – By Linton Levy – The NRC has issued a final…
German Government Agrees To Extend Nuclear Power
Source: NewsChancellor Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic supporters campaigned ahead of last month's general elections on a platform of canceling a planned phase-out – By April Murelio – The new government in Germany has decided to prolong the…
CPS Board Approves Resolution To Pursue Expansion Of STP Units 3 & 4
Source: NewsOn motion by Vice Chairman Howard, as seconded by Trustee Hennigan, the following motion was passed by a vote of 5-0: – By Stephen Heiser – Official Language From The Corporate Motion: WHEREAS, CPS Energy…
Safety Experts Finish Second IAEA Regulatory Review Of UK Nuclear Regulator
Source: NewsAt the request of the UK Government, the International Atomic Energy Agency assembled a team of ten high-level regulatory experts from eight nations to conduct the Integrated Regulatory Review Service (IRRS) mission – By Linton…
Homeland Security Capital Corporation Awarded $1.5 Million
Source: NewsSEC & Teaming Partners to Perform Clean up at Los Alamos National Laboratory – By April Murelio – Homeland Security Capital Corporation, an international provider of specialized technology-based radiological, nuclear, environmental, disaster relief and security…
NRC INFORMATION NOTICE 2009-23: Nuclear Fuel Thermal Conductivity Degradation
Source: NewsThe U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this information notice (IN) to notify addressees of information related to the impact of irradiation on fuel thermal conductivity – By Mark McFadden – ADDRESSEESAll holders of…
Exelon’s Peach Bottom Unit 3 Returns To Service Following Planned Refueling And Maintenance Outage
Source: NewsDuring this outage, workers replaced about one-third of the uranium fuel and completed a large number of equipment maintenance tasks – By Stephen Heiser – Exelon Nuclear’s Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station Unit 3 resumed…
Sandia’s Z Machine Acheives 2009 Goal
Source: NewsSimulations enable stockpile stewardship without nuclear tests – By Stephen Heiser – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced that the Z machine at Sandia National Laboratories met its goal for the fiscal year by…