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- NRC to narrow NEPA reviews in response to executive order
- Environmental groups urge public to oppose changes to radiation protection
- Aalo becomes 4th test reactor to reach criticality by July 4
- INL extends application deadline for DOME test bed
- NRC proposes to overhaul reactor licensing regulations
- Deep Fission receives major component for underground reactor
- Standard Nuclear moves forward to become a public company
- U.S., Japan, South Korea agree to collaborate on international SMR deployments
- Palisades inches closer to restart with big projects completed, Holtec says
- U.S. uranium production sees large increase in 2025, EIA reports
- Round Up: Centrus to join S&P SmallCap 600 Index; Moul joins Standard Nuclear’s board
- Publication Notice: Guest column
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Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor
Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor Vol. 30 No. 27
Read Full Issue- NNSA, Y-12 completes certifying B61-13 canned subassemblies
- Nuclear skeptics seek release of pit production documents during comment period
- GAO: Nuclear modernization programs show mixed progress
- DOE expects Genesis Mission to double R&D productivity over next decade
- EPC warns NATO cannot rely solely on U.S. nuclear deterrence
- Standard Nuclear moves forward to become a public company
- U.S. uranium production sees large increase in 2025, EIA reports
- BWXT completes Precision Components Group acquisition
- Los Alamos investigating furnace glovebox fire inside plutonium facility
- Hanford shipments to WIPP could start in a year
- Wrap up: Centrus joins S&P SmallCap; Aleut does Oak Ridge business support; Obituary
- Publication Notice: Guest column
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- EM-1 Walsh wants greater “urgency” on state grout permit for Hanford
- EPC warns NATO cannot rely solely on U.S. nuclear deterrence
- Standard Nuclear moves forward to become a public company
- Deep Fission receives major component for underground reactor
- NNSA, Y-12 completes certifying B61-13 canned subassemblies
- U.S., Japan and South Korea agree to collaborate on international SMR deployments
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- Nuclear skeptics seek release of pit production documents during comment period
- NRC to make revisions to NEPA use in recent executive order rulemaking
- Hanford shipments to WIPP could start in a year
- U.S. uranium production sees large increase in 2025, EIA reports
- Centrus to join S&P SmallCap 600 Index
- Aleut to provide biz support at Oak Ridge
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- Aalo becomes 4th test reactor to reach criticality by July 4
- GAO: Nuclear modernization programs show mixed progress
- EM agrees with GAO on need of more review of high-dollar projects
- NRC proposes to overhaul reactor licensing regulations in executive order rulemaking
- BWXT completes Precision Components Group acquisition
- WIPP community forum slated for August
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- Details available on upcoming Hanford lab procurement sessions
- Eliminating ALARA major blow to radiation safety protection, UCS says
- Los Alamos investigating furnace glovebox fire inside plutonium facility
- DOE plans for wider-scale cesium removal at Hanford
- Palisades inches closer to restart with big projects completed, Holtec says
- DOE expects Genesis Mission to double R&D productivity over next decade
- Coming Up:
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- IWTU solidifies about 400K gallons of sodium-bearing waste at Idaho lab
- New Mexico, DOE differ on combating Los Alamos chromium plume
- Plenty of nuclear amendments proposed for House 2027 energy & water bill
- NRC seeks clear path for GTCC waste disposal
- West Valley workers take down ventilation structure
- Pike County wants Congress to include Portsmouth in RECA program
- S.C. governor’s race now set with Wilson’s GOP runoff win
- Wrap Up: GAO says EM should rush into costly projects; Hanford Site permit comment period starts; Centrus, DOE ink $900M contract; more
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- Deployable Energy makes third reactor to go critical under DOE program
- NRC chair defends moving away from ALARA radiation protection standard
- Centrus, DOE ink $900 million uranium enrichment contract
- Plenty of nuclear amendments proposed for House 2027 energy & water bill
- Urenco USA installs fifth cascade at uranium enrichment facility
- Multiple countries pursue underground waste repositories
- Arizona utilities launch nuclear siting study
- NRC seeks clear path for GTCC waste disposal
- Nuclear powered-data center legislation advances in N.C. House
- TVA seeks comment on 2026 integrated resource plan
- Round Up: DOE approves Oklo’s Groves DSA; German nuclear plant restarts called for; DOE Lab and UK authority join forces for fusion
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Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor
Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor Vol. 30 No. 26
Read Full Issue- Plenty of nuclear amendments proposed for House 2027 energy & water bill
- CNS taps Ailes as new CEO at Y-12
- NNSA launches classified cloud setup with Amazon to support digital modernization
- NNSA wraps up size reduction of protected area at Y-12
- Centrus, DOE ink $900 million uranium enrichment contract
- House appropriators add restrictions, reporting requirement to battleship
- S.C. governor’s race now set with Wilson’s GOP runoff win
- Pike County wants Congress to include Portsmouth in RECA program
- Wrap up: House leaves for recess sans NDAA vote; Air Force examining new B-52H weapons; New Mexico, DOE differ on Los Alamos plume
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- NNSA launches classified cloud setup with Amazon to support digital modernization
- IWTU solidifies about 400K gallons of sodium-bearing waste at Idaho
- Urenco USA installs fifth cascade to uranium enrichment facility
- New Mexico, DOE differ on combating Los Alamos chromium plume
- House appropriators add restrictions, reporting requirement to battleship
- Arizona utilities start conducting nuclear siting study
- West Valley workers take down ventilation structure
- Publication notice
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- NNSA wraps up size reduction of protected area at Y-12
- Plenty of nuclear amendments proposed for House 2027 energy & water bill
- Pike County wants Congress to include Portsmouth in RECA program
- Comment period gets underway on state sitewide permit for Hanford
- Nuclear powered-data center legislation advances in N.C. House
- DOE Lab and UK authority join forces to advance fusion technology
- Publication notice
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- DOE issues draft RFP for Hanford’s 222-S lab management
- EPA’s Dallas region opposes New Mexico’s planned WIPP modification
- DOE shoots for resumption of WIPP shipments in late July
- Hanford crews work to curb risk at 324 Building
- DOE cleanup office continues work on defense waste recycling demo project
- NNSA, EM team up to move spent fuel from Venezuela reactor
- DOE nuclear legal exec leaves; international nominee has hearing
- Wrap Up: House E&W vote delayed; DNFSB frets over Los Alamos NNSA staffing; DOE awards NMED $2.2M oversight grant; more
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- DOE office issues $17.5B in loans to address nuclear supply chain
- Aalo Atomics could reach criticality within days, EnergySec says
- NRC balancing safety and speed, Nieh says
- Canada unveils new national nuclear strategy
- AtkinsRéalis begins licensing process with NRC for CANDU reactors
- NRC to make ‘sweeping changes’ to nuclear fuel licensing
- Valar Atomics advanced reactor second to reach criticality under DOE program
- IAEA publishes mapping tool for global spent nuclear fuel
- Fusion supply chain investment is up, but hurdles still ahead
- Elementl Power looks to site BWRX-300 SMRs in Ohio
- DOE makes third round of awards under GAIN program for fiscal 2026
- Round Up: House Energy and Water vote postponed; NRC posts Ginna license renewal app; DOE nuclear legal policy exec leaves; Constellation, Walmart ink contract; and more
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Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor
Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor Vol. 30 No. 25
Read Full Issue- DNFSB inspectors raise concerns over NNSA staffing at Los Alamos
- Air Force, Army celebrate “gateway” Sentinel construction project
- NNSA introduces AI flight test vehicle
- Virginia-class sub completes maintenance ahead of schedule
- Chris Wright approves nuclear exports to Thailand
- DOE-funded pilot aims to connect small biz with NNSA tech needs
- Longtime Space Force senior heads to Nuclear Weapons Center
- New Mexico Oks WIPP change connected to temporary pause in shipments
- DOE shoots for resumption of WIPP shipments in late July
- Los Alamos seeks fire mitigation tech partners
- Wrap up: House Energy and Water vote postponed; HAC-D advances with reconciliation concerns; DOE international affairs nom would use national labs; more
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- NRC not an impediment, but an enabler to nuclear technology, Nieh says
- AtkinsRéalis begins licensing process with NRC for CANDU reactors
- DOE shoots for resumption of WIPP shipments in late July
- NNSA introduces AI flight test vehicle
- Hanford crews work to curb risk at 324 Building
- DOE announces third round of awardees under GAIN program for fiscal 2026
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- DOE office issues $17.5B in loans to address nuclear supply chain
- DNFSB inspectors raise concerns over NNSA staffing at Los Alamos
- NNSA, EM team up to move spent fuel from Venezuela reactor
- Longtime Space Force senior heads to Nuclear Weapons Center
- DOE-funded pilot aims to connect small biz with NNSA tech needs
- Fusion supply chain investment is up, but hurdles still ahead
- Senate Energy hears from Trump nominee for DOE international post
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- NRC to make ‘sweeping changes’ to nuclear fuel licensing
- New Mexico Oks WIPP change connected to temporary pause in shipments
- DOE cleanup office continues work on defense waste recycling demo project
- Los Alamos seeks fire mitigation tech partners
- Elementl Power looks to site BWRX-300 SMRs in Ohio
- IAEA publishes mapping tool for the global spent nuclear fuel
- Chris Wright approves nuclear exports to Thailand
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- Valar Atomics becomes second company to have advanced unit reach criticality under DOE program
- Air Force, Army celebrate “gateway” Sentinel construction project
- Virginia-class sub completes maintenance ahead of schedule
- Deep Fission becomes a public company
- DOE nuclear legal policy exec leaving government
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- Hoist problems suspend WIPP shipments until August
- WIPP waste shipments cut short due to shutdown
- EM rebranding could happen soon, Walsh says
- Fleischmann expects House vote on appropriations bill next week
- Centrus to provide nuclear fuel for Oklo’s reactors under letter of intent
- Reviews underway after SRS crane contacts powerline
- Newhouse defends proposed Hanford appropriation in newspaper column
- Crowded field in open primary for House seat now held by Newhouse
- Wrap Up: Zeno picks battery-making site; Veolia hires ex-Amentum manager; Navarro enters partnership; much more
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- Second test reactor could reach criticality “very very soon”, DOE exec says
- Fleischmann expects House vote on appropriations bill next week
- Centrus to provide nuclear fuel for Oklo’s reactors under letter of intent
- Growing cost of U.S. nuclear construction is triggered by policy decisions, political scientist says
- NRC invites public comment on environmental review of Holtec’s Palisades SMRs
- Palisades to help power data centers in Michigan, Wright says
- Oklo and Standard Nuclear team up to explore nuclear supply chain opportunities
- NRC renews Hatch nuclear license in under a year
- Federal judge overturns DOE’s cancellation of several clean energy grants
- Former NRC chair falls short in D.C. congressional delegate primary
- Maker of nuke batteries, Zeno, picks old nuclear site for manufacturing
- Navarro teams up with Quadrant Nuclear for nuclear partnership
- Sweden selects Rolls-Royce SMR for nuclear project
- Round Up: TerraPower advances UK reactor work; Estonia plans first nuclear laws; NRC to review radioisotope application; Deep Isolation hires technology manager
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Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor
Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor Vol. 30 No. 24
Read Full Issue- Pappano: NNSA must modernize faster, but funding remains biggest risk
- Davis highlights productivity gains at PF-4 through reduced administrative burdens
- Amid exit litigation, Frank Rose says NNSA should not be under DOE
- Fleischmann expects House vote on appropriations bill next week
- SASC releases version of fiscal 2027 NDAA
- Iran peace deal would end fighting, but nuclear details still uncertain
- Senators demand congressional review in Iran nuclear negotiations
- U.S. Navy to set up naval support in Western Australia as part of AUKUS
- Lawrence Livermore deploys Lynx supercomputer for stockpile stewardship
- U.S., other powers increased spending on nuclear weapons in 2025, ICAN report finds
- IAEA-brokered ceasefire allows restoration of ZNPP backup power line
- Hoist problems suspend WIPP shipments until August
- WIPP waste shipments cut short due to shutdown
- Wrap up: Eleven candidates step up to replace Newhouse; Construction company starts SRPPF warehouse; DNFSB reports on Savannah River Site; more
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- Fleischmann expects House vote on appropriations bill next week
- EM rebranding could happen soon, Walsh says
- Former NRC chair falls short in D.C. congressional delegate primary
- Navarro teams up with Quadrant Nuclear for nuclear partnership
- Palisades to help power data centers in Michigan, Wright says
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- Growing cost of U.S. nuclear construction is triggered by policy decisions, political scientist says
- SASC releases version of fiscal 2027 NDAA
- Lawrence Livermore deploys Lynx supercomputer for stockpile stewardship
- Senators demand congressional review in Iran nuclear negotiations
- Contractor breaks ground on $11M facility for SRS plutonium pit facility
- Reviews underway after SRS crane contacts powerline
- Crowded field in open primary for House seat now held by Newhouse
- Oklo and Standard Nuclear team up to explore nuclear supply chain opportunities
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- U.S., other powers increased spending on nuclear weapons in 2025, ICAN report finds
- NRC invites public comment on environmental review of Holtec’s Palisades SMRs
- Iran peace deal would end fighting, but nuclear details still uncertain
- Newhouse defends proposed Hanford appropriation in newspaper column
- Veolia company hires ex-Amentum manager Stults
- Sweden selects Rolls-Royce SMR for nuclear project
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- NRC renews Hatch nuclear license in under a year
- U.S. Navy to set up naval support in Western Australia as part of AUKUS
- NRC taps Martin as secretary of the commission
- IAEA-brokered ceasefire allows restoration of ZNPP backup power line
- Evette, Wilson to face off June 23 in S.C. GOP gubernatorial primary runoff
- McConnell hospitalized, according to news reports
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- Higher fuel prices touch DOE complex from Hanford to SRS
- New Mexico disapproves Los Alamos hazardous waste permit, seeks changes
- Regional economic development body not yet stressing over Hanford budget
- Washington state to take comments on Hanford sitewide permit
- Utah, DOE in talks on nuclear lifecycle hub, Wright says
- NWTRB hears international waste repository plans
- DNFSB: seismic hazard analysis approved at Los Alamos
- Wrap Up:Another SDU finished at Savannah River; Amentum wins tritium plant work; Idaho workers prep glove box waste; obituary; more
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Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor
Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor Vol. 30 No. 23
Read Full Issue- SASC advances fiscal 2027 NDAA summary with SLCM-N language
- House appropriators advance $1.07 trillion fiscal 2027 defense bill
- Trump’s envoys visit Oak Ridge nuclear experts for advice on Iran nuke talks
- IAEA Board of Governors passes resolution ordering Iran disclosure
- IAEA Director General: Iran must re-engage in nuclear inspections
- Australia will only buy used Virginia-class SSNs for AUKUS
- BWXT, ATI extend naval nuclear propulsion supply agreement through 2030
- House authorizers retain battleship funding, but want nuclear-power report
- McConnell: “Safe to conclude there will not be a third reconciliation bill”
- Building up domestic uranium enrichment capacity is an urgent priority, industry experts say
- DNFSB: seismic hazard analysis approved at Los Alamos, other changes discussed
- Wrap up: SRNS awards Amentum with tritium plant work; Nuclear test treaty reaches 30 years; Oklo buys engineering company for reactor capabilities; DOE maps out fusion plan
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- Experts cite urgent need to build up domestic enrichment capacity
- DOE finalizes a roadmap for fusion
- Fuel recycling represents only a partial backend solution, panelists say
- Utah, DOE in talks on nuclear lifecycle hub, Wright says
- Oklo receives DOE approval for preliminary safety analysis
- NRC issues draft environmental review for proposed Three Mile Island restart
- NWTRB hears international waste repository plans
- NRC could hold mandatory hearings sooner
- Tennessee becomes ‘first state’ to implement nuclear fusion regulations
- Weaver sworn in for new term as commissioner
- Idaho Cleanup Project ships glovebox waste for disposal
- Round Up: Nuclear startup looks to thorium for microreactor; Oklo acquires Oak Ridge-based company; DOE approves fusion company’s preconceptual design; NRC to take public input on advanced reactors
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- IAEA Board of Governors passes resolution ordering Iran disclosure
- Utah to play role in future of nuclear energy, Wright says
- DOE finalizes a roadmap for fusion
- Washington state to take comments on Hanford sitewide permit
- Regional economic development body not yet stressing over Hanford budget
- NRC issues policy to move around mandatory hearings in application review processes
- DNFSB: seismic hazard analysis approved at Los Alamos, other changes discussed
- UK nuclear expert, WMS board member Mathieson dies at age 74
