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Over 400 Participate in Detroit Workshop to Help Manufacturers Become Suppliers to Nuclear Industry
Topics: Industry & BusinessSource: NewsTop industry leaders in reactor design, engineering, construction and procurement lead interactive briefings throughout the day and met with local manufacturers – By Linton Levy – Representatives from hundreds of Michigan companies participated in a…
Nearly 170 North American Companies Earn "AREVA Certified Supplier" Designation
Source: NewsThe certifications were presented by AREVA CEO Anne Lauvergeon to company representatives at a ceremony – By Stephen Heiser – AREVA has designated nearly 170 U.S. and Canadian manufacturers and service providers as "AREVA Certified…
NRC Issues Final Report On Uranium Recovery Operations, Announces New Review Approach
Source: NewsNRC issues full Supplemental Environmental Impact Statements (SEIS) for new recovery operations – By Abby Gessner – Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published its final Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for in situ leach uranium recovery…
AECL Starts Removal Of Fuel Rods On NRU Reactor
Source: NewsThere were approximately 100 rods in the reactor at the time NRU was shut down – By Stephen Heiser – AECL has announced that it has begun the process of removing fuel rods from the…
NPPD To Let $170 Million In Bonds For Nuclear and Infrastructure Improvements
Source: NewsProceeds from the taxable bond sale will finance $100 million in nuclear fuel purchases and capital additions at the utility’s nuclear power plant – By Linton Levy – The Nebraska Public Power District plans to…
Flanders Corp. Awarded Second Purchase Agreement With Shaw AREVA MOX Services, LLC
Source: NewsFlanders Corporation was awarded its second purchase agreement from Shaw AREVA MOX Services, LLC related to the MOX project at the Savannah River Site (SRS) near Aiken, SC. Flanders is expected to ship 24 glove box…
NIST Processes to Help Build Next Generation Nuclear Plants
Source: NewsInformation exchange processes developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will be at the center of the effort to design and build the next generation of modern, highly efficient nuclear power plants.…
Splitting Hairs And Atoms With RB: Who’s To Blame?
Source: NewsThis week’s column is dedicated to the memory of my sister-in-law, Carolyn Marie Brich, who passed away May 28, 2009, following a protracted and courageous battle against an incurable cancer. Who’s To Blame? Of all…
Uranium Resources, Inc. Provides Update on Churchrock Project
Source: NewsPlans to file today a petition with the U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals for an en banc review – By Linton Levy – Uranium Resources, Inc. (URI), has announced that it plans to file today…
USEC Names Paul Sullivan Vice President of American Centrifuge
Source: NewsUSEC Names Paul Sullivan Vice President of American Centrifuge Following Russell Starkey Retirement Announcement – By Abby Gessner – USEC Inc. has appointed Paul Sullivan vice president of American Centrifuge, effective July 1, 2009. In this…
Bechtel Gets Greenlight For Calvert Cliffs
Source: NewsThe Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO; the National Construction Alliance II; and Bechtel Construction Approve Historic Project Labor Agreement – By Stephen Heiser – Bechtel Construction Company has announced approval of a Project Labor Agreement…
IAEA Director General Candidates Meet With Board
Source: NewsSelection Process for New Director General to Continue with 9 June "Straw Poll" – By Linton Levy – The IAEA Board of Governors recently held an informal meeting during which each of the five candidates…
Nuclear Innovation CEO To Present At Global Infrastructure Conference
Source: NewsSteve Winn, CEO of Nuclear Innovation North America to Present at the Macquarie Global Infrastructure Conference 2009 – By Abby Gessner – NRG Energy, Inc. announced that Steve Winn, CEO of Nuclear Innovation North America…
NRC Providing Web-Based Access To June 4 Meeting On Research Reactor License
Source: NewsStaff will conduct a “Webinar” as part of a public meeting in Rockville, Md – By Abby Gessner – Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will conduct a “Webinar” as part of a public meeting in Rockville,…
UN’s IAEA Will Review Canada’s Nuclear Regulatory Framework
Source: NewsThe Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) last week welcomed a 20-member team of experts from International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) member states, who will conduct a peer review of Canada's nuclear regulatory regime. During the…
Westinghouse To Start Talks With NPCIL To Deploy AP1000s In India
Source: NewsWestinghouse affirms commitment to localization, infrastructure – Follows signing of nuclear cooperation agreement by U.S., India – By Linton Levy – Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that it will begin discussions with Nuclear Power Corporation of…
Energy Security: Taking the Long View
Source: NewsChevron CEO shares his views on nuclear power, fossil fuels, and the future – By David J. O'Reilly – Chairman and CEOChevron Corporation Presentation from the Chief Executives' Club of BostonBoston, Massachusetts, May 7, 2009…
Chevron CEO O’Reilly And Sierra Club Executive Director Pope To Debate America’s Energy Future, June 10th
Source: NewsNuclear advocate and nuclear opponent to debate June 10th at The Commonwealth Club – By Stephen Heiser – As sweeping energy legislation winds through Congress, the chiefs of Chevron and The Sierra Club will sit down…
Department of Energy Announces Completion of World’s Largest Laser/Fusion Laser At NIF
Source: NewsCertification of National Ignition Facility Marks Major Milestone in Scientific Advancement – By Stephen Heiser – The Department of Energy today announced that the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has certified the completion of the historic effort…
Splitting Hairs And Atoms With RB: NRC Finds Foreign Ownership Not An Issue
Source: NewsNRC Finds Foreign Ownership Not an Issue – By Randy Brich – On May 18, 2009, four US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Commissioners, including the new Chairman appointed recently by President Obama, ruled against the…