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UK: REUSE REMAINS PREFERRED OPTION FOR SEPARATED PLUTONIUM

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Jeremy Dillon
NS&D Monitor
1/24/2014
The United Kingdom’s Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has concluded that reusing its separated plutonium stock as fuel for potential new reactor technology remains the preferred disposition option, according to…

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

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Polish company Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (PEJ) has authorized Westinghouse to start procuring long-lead reactor components for its first AP1000 reactor in Choczewo, Poland.
According to Westinghouse’s Oct. 8 press release, this order would cover six of the…

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

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Army’s Janus program potential support for broader ‘Fortress America’ energy push

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Oklahoma outlines details for proposed DOE campus

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NRC approves Westinghouse’s AP1000 design revision

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Fusion company inks deal with Hanford area development group

A nuclear power plant facility featuring two large cooling towers alongside a domed reactor containment building.

DOE, ABS MOU explores nuclear technology for commercial maritime uses

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Oklo unveils plans for isotope production facility under DOE’s Launch Pad program

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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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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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U.S., China discuss reciprocal nuclear facilities visits

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The U.S. and China are discussing reciprocal visits to each other’s nuclear facilities, a potential transparency measure as Washington raises concerns about Beijing’s nuclear activities.
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