Recommissioning & Restarts

NRC review for former Three Mile Island restart in full swing

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ROCKVILLE, MD – With the Palisades Nuclear Plant nearing its restart, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is looking to fast track the review of the former Three Mile Island Unit 1 to resume operations by March 2027, an NRC panel said Thursday.
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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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Centrus enters agreements with Palantir and Oklo

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DOE creates ‘Launch Pad’ for emerging nuclear technologies

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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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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission Monday issued a draft environmental assessment (EA) finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for NextEra Energy’s Duane Arnold Energy Center in Iowa. With the issuance of the draft environmental documents, NRC is also seeking… SUBSCRIBER ACCESS Thank you for visitingRadWaste Monitor! You must be logged in as a subscriber to view […]
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