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• Jaczko: “A Firm Foundation, A Strong Regulatory Future”

  “A Firm Foundation, A Strong Regulatory Future” - Prepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko, Chairman, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, at the NRC Regulatory Information Conference - Source NRC - Good morning. I am pleased to address the 22nd Annual Regulatory Information Conference. The RIC is the largest annual gathering sponsored by the NRC. It brings together a broad range of participants – members of the international community; local, state, and federal officials, national laboratories, non-government organizations, industry, media; and – of course – the public. The RIC provides all of us with a unique opportunity to interact with – and learn from – colleagues with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We would not have this opportunity without the hard work of the staff who organize the RIC. ... Posted Mar 18 2010, 08:34 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, event, Safety, speech, nuclear, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko, dale klein, jaczko, chairman, ric, Regulatory Information Conference, davis Besse, powerenergy

• NRC Chairman Jaczko Says Substantial Work Ahead For Commission In 2010

  We must provide a steady hand – to continue doing what we’ve always done well, and to prepare for new and emerging challenges - Source NRC - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko said Tuesday the agency must “provide a steady hand” in managing existing programs and “also must keep our eyes fixed on the horizon” to deal with the challenges the agency is certain to face. ... Posted Mar 12 2010, 08:22 AM by steveheiser with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: NRC, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko, NRC Chairman, remarks, jaczko

• A View from the NRC - Prepared Remarks From Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko, At The EnergyBiz Leadership Forum

  “A View From The Nuclear Regulatory Commission” Prepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the EnergyBiz Leadership Forum, Washington, DC - Source NRC - Good afternoon. I appreciate the opportunity to address the conference today. This event focuses on many important energy issues – issues that are complex, challenging, and that cut across all levels of government and many parts of the private sector. I believe that forums like this one play a significant role in maintaining a substantive dialogue about these important matters. ... Posted Mar 05 2010, 08:13 AM by steveheiser with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: NRC, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko, NRC Chairman, remarks, jaczko

• Remarks Of Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko At Commission Briefing On Uranium Recovery Regulation

  We need look no further than this country’s experience with uranium mining and milling activities in the early years of nuclear power to appreciate the importance of regulatory oversight on these issues - Source NRC - Good morning. We will be focusing on the licensing review of new uranium recovery facilities during today’s Commission meeting. ... Posted Mar 03 2010, 08:32 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, uranium, meeting, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko, NRC Chairman, remarks, jaczko, regulation

• Steelworkers To Fed: Build Nuclear Power Plant Components In The U.S.

  In the case of constructing nuclear power plants, Gerard wrote NRC Chairman Jaczko, the U.S. either has or can create the industrial capacity to manufacture the cement, special tubing, reactor vessels and other components - By Mark Gruenberg, PAI Staff Writer - According to a PAI, report, as the U.S... Posted Mar 02 2010, 08:55 AM by steveheiser with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: NRC, labor union, jobs, parts, components, ENERGY, nuclear, labor, power, Gregory B. Jaczko, NRC Chairman, letter, manufacturing, jaczko, union, steelworkers, gerard

• NRC Regulatory Information Conference Highlights Knowledge For Today And The Future

  NRC 22nd Annual Regulatory Information Conference March 9-11 Highlights Knowledge For Today And Tomorrow - Source NRC - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold its 22nd annual Regulatory Information Conference (RIC) March 9-11 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, Bethesda, Md. This year’s conference theme is Knowledge for Today and Tomorrow. This annual conference brings together more than 3,000 participants from 32 countries to provide an opportunity for government, industry, international agencies and other interested stakeholders and members of the public to meet and discuss safety initiatives and regulatory trends. ... Posted Mar 02 2010, 08:11 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, meeting, conference, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko, NRC Chairman, dale klein, jaczko, klein, speakers

• Remarks Of NRC Chairman Jaczko At Commission Briefing On Decommissioning Funding

  The agency requires licensees to provide detailed reports at least once every two years on the financial investments and instruments that they have set aside to cover their future decommissioning costs - Source NRC - Good morning. The Commission will hear today from both staff and external stakeholders on decommissioning funding issues. ... Posted Feb 25 2010, 08:40 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, decommissioning, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko, NRC Chairman, remarks, jaczko

• Remarks Of NRC Chairman At Program Briefing From NRC Office Of Nuclear Regulatory Research

  The Commission and the other program offices benefit greatly from the office’s consistently high-quality analyses and reports - Source NRC - Good morning. Today, the office of Nuclear Regulatory Research will brief the Commission on the status of the important programs under its supervision. The agency’s regulatory research programs advance our mission by providing the advice, tools, and information that we need to identify and resolve safety issues, develop regulations and guidance, and make regulatory decisions. ... Posted Feb 24 2010, 08:40 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, report, research, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko, NRC Chairman, remarks, jaczko, Analyses

• “Taking the Broad View” Prepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko NRC Chairman

  Prepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman; U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the 6th Annual Platts Nuclear Energy Conference - Edited by April Murelio - Good afternoon. I would like to thank Platts for providing the opportunity to address their sixth annual conference on the potential growth in the nuclear industry. This issue is an important part of the ongoing debate about our nation’s energy future, commanding significant attention from the public, private industry, and policymakers. This conference provides a forum to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and implications of the resurgence of interest in nuclear power. ... Posted Feb 19 2010, 08:50 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, meeting, ENERGY, speech, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko, NRC Chairman, jaczko, 6th Annual Platts Nuclear Energy Conference, prepared remarks

• Jaczko: Addressing the Demands of Today, Preparing for the Challenges of Tomorrow

  The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Energy and Environment Conference - Edited by Stephen Heiser - Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. I understand that the conference will be focusing on the role that various energy technologies, including nuclear power, can play in reducing carbon emissions and achieving energy independence. ... Posted Feb 08 2010, 08:05 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, Gregory B. Jaczko, NRC Chairman, jaczko

• Remarks Of NRC Chairman Jaczko At Program Briefing From NRC Office Of Nuclear Reactor Regulation

  Even as the agency considers new licensing applications, the NRC must stay focused on its core mission of ensuring the safety and security of existing reactors - Edited by April Murelio - Good morning. The Commission meets today to receive its annual program briefing from the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR). In their presentations today, the staff will review the status of NRR’s licensing process, the Reactor Oversight program, its rulemaking, its incident response efforts and a large number of more specific issues under the office’s supervision. ... Posted Jan 29 2010, 08:41 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, event, reactor, ENERGY, speech, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko, NRC Chairman, remarks, jaczko, regulation

• NRC Chairman Jaczko At Enforcement And Allegation Programs Briefing

  We need an effective Enforcement Program that takes prompt corrective actions and makes clear the high expectations we have of our licensees for applying our guidance and regulations - Edited by Mark McFadden - Opening Remarks Good morning. The Commission meets today to receive a briefing from staff and input from several stakeholders on the agency’s Enforcement and Allegation Programs. The performance of these programs is critical to the NRC’s success as a regulator because what ultimately defines a regulator is its ability to ensure that its policies are being followed. As past incidents at [the] Peach Bottom and Davis Besse [nuclear power plants] demonstrated, the Enforcement and Allegation Programs are areas of high visibility and crucial to the maintenance of public confidence. ... Posted Jan 21 2010, 08:24 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, meeting, Safety, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko, Peach Bottom, remarks, jaczko, briefing, enforcement, davis Besse

• Remarks Of NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko At NRC Security Briefing

  Chairman Jaczko made the following remarks at the beginning and end of an open meeting at which the NRC staff discussed security issues: - Edited by Linton Levy - Opening Remarks Good morning, the Commission meets today to receive its annual program briefing from the Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response (NSIR). NSIR’s program responsibilities are vital to the safety of our nuclear facilities. These responsibilities include security oversight of all NRC-regulated facilities, the development of emergency preparedness policies, and the coordination of our response to security incidents with law enforcement, intelligence, and other regulatory agencies. ... Posted Jan 19 2010, 08:45 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, security, speech, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko, remarks, jaczko, briefing, Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, nsir

• NRC Seeking Input On Open Government

  The Directive, issued Dec. 8, helps implement the President’s Jan. 21 memorandum on transparency and open government - By Chris Smith - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is asking the public for input on what information or data would be useful for the agency to publish online and what transparency, public participation and collaboration improvements NRC should consider in developing its Open Government Plan. Although the agency has a longstanding commitment to openness and transparency in conducting its business, it is taking this opportunity to expand and strengthen that commitment in serving the public and to support the Office of Management and Budget’s Open Government Directive. ... Posted Jan 13 2010, 08:30 AM by steveheiser with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: NRC, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko, government, jaczko, open

• NRC Looking For Participants For Upcoming Discussions On Draft Safety Culture Policy

  Safety culture is not a simple issue, but it is vital to the NRC’s mission of protecting the public’s health and safety - By Stephen Heiser - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will host several public workshops next year to gather input on the agency’s draft policy statement on “safety culture,” and the staff wants to hear from individuals interested in participating in the workshops’ roundtable discussions. ... Posted Dec 22 2009, 08:30 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Safety, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Gregory B. Jaczko, NRC Chairman, jaczko, chairman, discussions, input, participants