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AtkinsRéalis reports mixed results in third quarter, makes U.S. nuclear strides
Earnings dropped at AtkinsRéalis Group Montreal, Canada in the third quarter, which the engineering company attributed to higher income tax expense and acquisition-related costs, according to the company’s Thursday earnings report. For the net earnings, AtkinsRéalis reported (CAN) $133.3 million (US $95 million), or (CAN) $0.83 a share, for the third quarter that ended in […]
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Nuclear Energy & Radwaste Monitor
NRC to finalize streamlined contested hearing process rule
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has finalized a rule Oct. 30 that would change the agency’s contested hearings process for its licensing applications and create three hearing paths. The three hearing tracks are: standard, focused and expedited. The standard proceeding will be for 18-month reviews, focused will be for 12-month reviews and expedited for “faster reviews,” […]
Weapons Cleanup Monitor
Santa Susana watchdog criticizes DOE cleanup approach, seeks timeline
A watchdog group is pressing the Department of Energy for clarity on its remediation plans at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in California, saying a proposed change in approach could delay work and leave contamination in place. Melissa Bumstead, founder of Parents Against SSFL, told Exchange Monitor that DOE is moving away from the background […]
Nuclear Security & Deterrence Monitor
Navy to consider SMRs at the Naval Weapons Crane
The United States Navy has selected its Naval Weapons Stations in Crane, Ind. to support large-scale advanced nuclear power generation at the naval installation. Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao announced on Oct. 28 at the 5th annual Northeast Indiana Defense Summit, hosted by Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), that the Navy is seeking proposals […]
