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USIBC Applauds India’s Allotment of Nuclear Sites for U.S. Technology
Source: NewsDesignation of the sites has been advocated by the U.S.-India Business Council – By Stephen Heiser – In a significant step toward implementing the U.S.-India civil nuclear initiative, the Government of India has officially designated…
USEC Updates Status Of American Centrifuge Project
Source: NewsTechnology development and demonstration continues; updated AC100 production machines being prepared for lead cascade testing program – By Stephen Heiser – USEC Inc. is providing an update on the status of deployment of the American Centrifuge…
NRC Jaczko Takes Steps Toward Greater Commission Openness And Transparency
Source: NewsTo begin this new initiative, Jaczko released his views on several items before the Commission, including a draft final rule on decommissioning planning and a draft policy statement on safety culture – By Linton Levy…
Idaho National Laboratory Helps Organize, Host Nuclear Graphite Meeting
Source: NewsAbout 100 researchers — from China, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, the United States and many European countries — attended – By Linton Levy – Scientists from around the world descended on West Yellowstone, Mont., for…
AEHI Planning To Launch Colorado Nuclear-Solar Power Plant
Source: NewsState is a prime candidate for nuclear to replace the aging coal plants – By Linton Levy – Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (AEHI) executives visited Colorado last week to meet with a number of key…
An NRC Regulator’s Perspective On The Globalization Of The Nuclear Industry
Source: NewsPrepared remarks of Commissioner Dale Klein at the World Nuclear Association – Edited by Stephen Heiser – Thank you. I am pleased to be here to provide a regulator’s perspective on the global marketplace in…
IAEA World Regulators Debate Management of Disused Radioactive Sources
Source: NewsAgency remains concerned about radioactive sources that aren´t secure, and that there needs to be an overarching strategy to deal with this issue – By Linton Levy – Policymakers from several IAEA Member States explored…
NRC Finalizes New Jersey Agreement To Regulate Certain Radioactive Materials
Source: NewsNRC will transfer an estimated 500 licenses for radioactive material to New Jersey’s jurisdiction – By Stephen Heiser – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has completed an agreement with New Jersey, under which the state will…
New Idaho National Laboratory Project Will Improve Nuclear Reactor Simulations
Source: NewsEngineers should be able to design better, more efficient reactors down the road – By Stephen Heiser – A new project at Idaho National Laboratory and Brookhaven National Laboratory will improve the way scientists model…
A Regulator’s Perspective On New Nuclear Reactor License Applications
Source: NewsRemarks By The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman Of The NRC – Edited by April Murelio – The Howard Baker ForumWashington, DC I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you today, during the first in…
UN Resolution On Nuclear Disarmament And Nuclear Non Proliferation Approved
Source: NewsNuclear states endorse IAEA’s work on historic day – By April Murelio – The work of the IAEA and its central role in the global non-proliferation regime were acknowledged at a UN Security Council summit…
New INL Project Improves Nuclear Fuel Recycling Science
Source: NewsINL team will collaborate with scientists at the Argonne Tandem Linac Accelerator System – By Linton Levy – A new research project at Idaho National Laboratory and Argonne National Laboratory will use an innovative approach…
AREVA And Progress Energy Ink Nuclear Alliance
Source: NewsAREVA will provide refuelling and outage services, replace and repair plant equipment and provide engineering and maintenance support – By Stephen Heiser – AREVA has announced that it has signed a five-year alliance with Progress Energy…
Fuel From 15,000 Nuclear Warheads Eliminated By Megatons To Megawatts
Source: NewsOn schedule to finish downblending the equivalent of 20,000 nuclear warheads into commercial nuclear power plant fuel by the end of 2013 – By Stephen Heiser – USEC Inc. has announced that the Megatons to Megawatts program…
Remarks By President Obama At The UN Security Council Nuclear Summit
Source: NewsSummit On Nuclear Non-Proliferation And Nuclear Disarmament At United Nations Headquarters – Edited by Linton Levy – President Obama: The 6191st meeting of the Security Council is called to order. The provisional agenda for…
IAEA: States Briefed On Sustainable Nuclear Future
Source: NewsIAEA Leads Collaborative Project on Nuclear Technology – By April Murelio – Member States have been briefed on an IAEA project that helps nations chart their way forward in choosing innovative technologies when developing sustainable nuclear energy. The…
International Nuclear Energy Academy Elects Idaho National Laboratory Leader
Source: NewsFinck is the associate laboratory director for Nuclear Science & Technology at INL – By Stephen Heiser – One of Idaho National Laboratory's top managers, Phillip J. Finck, Ph.D., has been elected to the membership…
Dominion Long-Term Integrated Resource Plan Could See New Nuclear Plant
Source: NewsRoadmap for meeting future demand at lowest reasonable cost may include third nuclear generating unit at the North Anna Power Station – By Stephen Heiser – Dominion Virginia Power has filed its Integrated Resource Plan…
NRC Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko’s Remarks About Periodic Briefing On New Reactor Issues
Source: NewsNote: The NRC Commissioners were briefed by industry representatives and NRC staff on issues associated with new reactor inspections, tests, analysis and acceptance criteria (ITAAC) – By Linton Levy – At our Commission meeting today,…
IAEA Lauds 20 Years Of African Development
Source: NewsRole of Nuclear in Power Generation, Medicine and Water Management Acknowledged – By April Murelio – The African Regional Cooperative Agreement (AFRA) celebrated its twentieth anniversary today in Vienna. It is an intergovernmental agreement supported…