Decommissioning

Cali Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Fast-Track SONGS Waste for Disposal

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A bipartisan bill unveiled last week aims to move a California nuclear power plant’s spent fuel inventory to the top of the Department of Energy’s collection list for when it finally starts accepting nuclear waste for disposal.
If the “Spent Fuel Prioritization…

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DOE Employee Alleges Hiring Malpractice at Agency’s Office of Nuclear Energy

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Senate Passes Short-term Budget Patch, Needs Biden’s Signature

Cooling towers releasing steam clouds at a nuclear power station.

Proposed NM Rad Waste Bill Dead, Chief Supporter Says

Two large concrete cooling towers standing at a nuclear plant site ahead of planned demolition.

Comments on DOE Nuke Credits Info Request Due in March, Agency Says

Two large concrete cooling towers standing at a nuclear plant site ahead of planned demolition.

Wisconsin Public Service Commission to Hold Hearing on Kewaunee Plant Sale

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NRC Scraps Enviros’ Request for Hearing on Exelon Plant Transfers

A lawyer with a gavel mediating a signed agreement between two parties in a law office.

UMass Test Reactor Can Use Fuel From Decommissioned WPI Research Plant, NRC Says

Two large concrete cooling towers standing at a nuclear plant site ahead of planned demolition.

Siting Advanced Reactors at Decommissioned Power Plants a ‘Good Idea,’ Nuclear Expert Says

Cooling towers releasing steam clouds at a nuclear power station.

Editorial: Sam Brinton’s Credibility is Not an Issue; Desire to Serve Commendable

A cooling tower collapsing in a cloud of dust during the controlled demolition of a nuclear power plant.

Wrap-Up: Diablo Canyon Plant’s Host County Weighs in on Planned Shutdown; Keating Presses NRC on Pilgrim Wastewater; More NRC Covid Exemptions for Nuke Plants

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