Reactor Licensing & Regulation

NRC proposes new rule for DOE, Pentagon-authorized reactors

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a proposed rule to create an additional licensing path for the Department of Energy and Pentagon demonstration reactors seeking commercial use.
NRC said in a Monday press release that within its new rule it will look…

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NANO Nuclear seeks microreactor construction permit at university

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TVA CEO Moul to retire this summer

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Lummis seeks to codify Trump nuclear orders

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NRC renews Diablo Canyon’s license for 20 more years

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DOE NE awards nearly $50 million for a new nuclear workforce development initiative

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