Recommissioning & Restarts

NRC approves Holtec’s custom fuel retrieval method at Palisades under ‘emergency conditions’

By Photo of Trey Rorie

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved Holtec’s amendment to use a custom method to move tilted fuel assembly from the reactor core this week.
NRC approved the amendment request on Tuesday, weeks after Holtec submitted the change on Sept. 30.following the…

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NRC issues draft EIS for Fermi America’s Matador units

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Urenco USA brings sixth cascade online at New Mexico enrichment plant

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PEJ, Westinghouse begin ordering long-lead items for Poland nuclear plant

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NRC receives first stage of Blue Energy’s construction application

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DOE science office plans solicitation for Oak Ridge Institute

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