Advanced Nuclear & SMRs

DOE creates ‘Launch Pad’ for emerging nuclear technologies

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The Department of Energy (DOE) has unveiled a new initiative focused on accelerated development of new advanced nuclear technology.
DOE said in its March 5 press release the new initiative, Nuclear Energy Launch Pad, will create a hub to speed up advanced nuclear…

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NRC Chair Nieh continues to commit to safety

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NY congressman, EnergySec urge reopening of Indian Point

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Staffing called pivotal in achieving NRC mission, commissioners say

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NRC review for former Three Mile Island restart in full swing

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Centrus enters agreements with Palantir and Oklo

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Weaver wants to lean on risk-informed approach in ‘new NRC’

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DOE transfers 700 acres of land at Oak Ridge

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Regulatory rigor and speed not exclusive, NRC’s Marzano says

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Amentum-led joint venture scores European cleanup contract

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NRC brings back former agency staffer to lead NRR

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Amentum, RSI selected for U.S. Navy remediation contract

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Round Up: 15th year observance of the Fukushima accident; Fluor opens Romanian nuclear office; Kentucky awards $10 million for nuclear development; DOE awards Penn State $6 million for workforce development

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