Weaver wants to lean on risk-informed approach in ‘new NRC’

By Trey Rorie

ROCKVILLE, MD – Just 11 weeks in, new Nuclear Regulatory Commission member Doug Weaver said Wednesday he is focused on cutting down on the “conservatism” in NRC measures, without compromising safety.
Weaver, confirmed as commissioner by the Senate in December…

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