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• NRC Will Discuss 2009 Performance Assessment For Grand Gulf Nuclear Plant March 23

  “The NRC continually reviews the safety performance of Grand Gulf and each of the nation’s commercial nuclear power plants,” said Region IV Administrator Elmo E. Collins. “The meeting provides an opportunity for us to discuss our annual assessment of safety performance with the company, local officials and members of the public. - Source NRC - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will meet with representatives of Entergy Operations, Inc., on March 23, to discuss the agency’s 2009 assessment of safety performance for the Grand Gulf nuclear plant, located near Port Gibson, Miss. ... Posted Mar 17 2010, 08:26 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, meeting, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, assess, grand gulf

• 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

• 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

• NRC Commissioner's Remarks At The National Rural Electrical Cooperation Association’s Meeting

  Prepared Remarks for The Honorable Dale E. Klein, NRC Commissioner at the National Rural Electrical Cooperation Association’s 68th Annual Meeting - Source NRC - Thank you, and good afternoon, everyone. I am pleased to join you at your 68th annual meeting and to be invited to serve as a panel member for this forum on nuclear energy. I have to confess that I am also delighted to be for a day or so outside of the Washington, D.C. area, which seems to be trying its best this year to be the Nation’s snow capitol. ... Posted Mar 01 2010, 08:14 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, meeting, speech, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NRC Commissioner Dale E. Klein, dale klein, remarks, National Rural Electrical Cooperation Association

• NNSA Participates In American Association For The Advancement Of Science Meeting

  “This is an excellent opportunity for the talented individuals who comprise the nuclear security enterprise to showcase their work to a national and international audience,” - By Stephen Heiser - Researchers, scientists, physicists and engineers from across the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) enterprise presented at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting in San Diego, Calif. ... Posted Feb 23 2010, 08:30 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: National Nuclear Security Administration , Obama, meeting, ENERGY, nuclear, power, fusion, AAAS, NIF, National Ignition Facility, Sandia, NNSA, fission, los alamos, lawrence livermore, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak

• NRC Will Conduct Environmental Scoping Meeting As Part Of The License Renewal Application For Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant

  "NRC Project Manager for the environmental review, Andrew Stuyvenberg said, "Public input is a cornerstone of the environmental review process. As an open and transparent agency, the NRC considers it important to seek input from residents around the plant about the environmental issues they consider significant." - By Stephen Heiser - Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will conduct two public meetings on Wednesday, Mar. 3, to provide the public with an opportunity to comment on environmental issues the agency should consider in reviewing the license renewal application for the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant. ... Posted Feb 22 2010, 08:45 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: meeting, Diablo Canyon, license, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, public, renewal, ncr

• Canadian Nuclear Association Celebrates Half A Century

  Canadian and International Energy Experts Address 2010 Nuclear Industry Conference and Trade Show - Edited by April Murelio - From February 24-26, 2010, the Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) will hold its annual Nuclear Industry Conference and Trade Show in Ottawa. This year’s conference is particularly special as it marks a significant milestone for the CNA – celebrating 50 years of promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy for Canadians. The Honourable Christian Paradis, the Minister for Natural Resources Canada will kick off the event with remarks at a Welcome Reception on Wednesday, February 24th. ... Posted Feb 22 2010, 08:30 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: meeting, event, conference, nuclear, power energy, Canadian Nuclear Association, cna

• “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

• NRC Seeks Input On EIS For Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant License

  NRC Seeks Public Input On Draft Environmental Impact Statement For Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant License Renewal; Meetings Scheduled - By Stephen Heiser - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff is seeking public comments on its preliminary conclusion that there are no environmental impacts that would preclude renewal of the operating license for the Duane Arnold Energy Center located in Palo, Iowa, eight miles northwest of Cedar Rapids. ... Posted Feb 18 2010, 08:50 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, meeting, Environmental Impact Statement, license, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Florida Power & Light, FPL, renewal, plant, extension, duane arnold, eis

• NRC Will Discuss Safety Oversight Of Louisiana Energy Services Enrichment Facility Construction

  The discussion will include management measures, facility construction and facility support. In its report, the staff concluded that LES conducted its activities safely and in accordance with the license requirements - By Chris Smith - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has scheduled a meeting with officials of Louisiana Energy Services in Eunice, N.M., to discuss the company’s performance during the construction of the National Enrichment Facility near Eunice. ... Posted Feb 17 2010, 08:34 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, meeting, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, les, Louisiana Energy Services, National Enrichment Facility

• USTDA To Host Business Briefing For Nuclear Energy Development In Thailand

  As part of the visit, USTDA is sponsoring a Business Briefing for U.S. companies to learn more about Thailand’s construction plans, investment opportunities, and regulatory framework for civil nuclear energy. U.S. companies with expertise in the commercial nuclear power industry are invited to participate in this one-day business briefing - By April Murelio - Energetics Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of VSE Corporation, has reported that the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) is hosting a delegation from Thailand on a visit to Washington, D.C. to encourage partnerships with U.S. businesses to support Thailand’s civil nuclear power development plans. The delegation is comprised of senior leaders from the Ministry of Energy, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand and the Ministry of Science and Technology. ... Posted Feb 03 2010, 08:11 AM by steveheiser with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: meeting, ENERGY, nuclear, power, ustda, U.S. Trade And Development Agency, ministry of energy, thailand

• NRC Will Discuss License Renewal Application For Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant

  Both meetings will begin with NRC staff presentations on how the license renewal review will be conducted - By Stephen Heiser - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will conduct two public meetings on Feb. 9, to discuss the agency’s review process for the license renewal application for the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant, located near San Luis Obispo, Calif. ... Posted Feb 02 2010, 08:38 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, meeting, Diablo Canyon, license, Nuclear Regulatory Commission

• NRC Advisory Committee On Reactor Safeguards To Meet Feb. 4-6 In Rockville, Md.

  The ACRS, a group of experienced technical experts, advises the Commission, independently from the NRC staff, on safety issues related to the licensing and operation of nuclear power plants as well as those issues in the areas of health physics and radiation protection - By Chris Smith - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) will hold a public meeting Feb. 4-6 in Rockville, Md., to discuss several issues of current interest. Topics include: guidance for the assessment of beyond-design-basis aircraft impacts, revisions to guidance on manual initiation of protective actions that applies to all types of nuclear power plants, proposed revisions to NUREG-1520 on the standard review plan for the NRC’s review of a license application for a fuel cycle facility, the status of rulemaking for disposal of depleted uranium and other unique waste streams, and a draft ACRS report on the NRC’s safety research program. ... Posted Feb 01 2010, 08:30 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, meeting, Safety, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, ACRS, Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards

• 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

• NRC To Hold Meeting To Discuss Results Of Inspection At Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant

  The public is invited to observe the meeting and will have an opportunity to communicate with the NRC staff after the business portion and before the meeting is adjourned - By Stephen Heiser - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting on Jan. 26 to discuss the results of a special inspection conducted at the Diablo Canyon nuclear plant, located near San Luis Obispo, Calif. ... Posted Jan 12 2010, 08:43 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, meeting, Diablo Canyon, PG&E, inspection, PGE, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, pacific gas & electric