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• NRC: Revised International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale User's Manual

  NRC Information Notice 2009-27: Revised International Nuclear And Radiological Event Scale User’s Manual United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Office Of Nuclear Reactor Regulation Office Of Nuclear Material Safety And Safeguards Office Of Federal And State Materials And Environmental Management... Posted Nov 20 2009, 08:21 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, regulations, ENERGY, nuclear, power, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, manual, international

• Wiznucleus Launches Wizdom State, Compliance Software for State Agency Oversight of Nuclear Power Plant Compliance Requirements

  Customized solution is designed to help state agencies track requirements quickly and cost-effectively - By Stephen Heiser - Wiznucleus has launched the company's commitment management software solution for state regulators who are responsible, either directly or in an oversight role, for compliance... Posted Nov 12 2009, 08:50 AM by steveheiser with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: compliance, regulations, ENERGY, software, nuclear, power, Wiznucleus, oversight, DPS, State, Agency, regulate, Vermont Department of Public Service, Wizdom State

• Svinicki: Agreement State Program An Important Element Of NRC's Regulatory Structure

  Prepared Remarks of Commissioner Kristine L. Svinicki U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission U.S. WIN and WIN Global 2009 Conference Washington, DC July 22, 2009 - Edited by Abby Gessner - Thank you. I am very pleased to be here. I must begin by mentioning that I speak from the perspective of a nuclear regulator... Posted Jul 23 2009, 08:35 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, DOE, regulations, agreement, speech, nuclear, svinicki, commissioner, states

• Khan Resources Comments On New Nuclear Energy Law

  The Mongolian parliament passed new legislation which will regulate the nuclear industry in that country - By Abby Gessner - Khan Resources Inc. has reported that it has received unofficial reports that, in a surprise move last Friday July 17, 2009, the Mongolian parliament passed new legislation which... Posted Jul 23 2009, 08:30 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: uranium, regulations, legislation, mining, nuclear, Khan Resources, Mongolia, law, Khan, exploration

• NRC Wants Input On Radiation Protection Rules

  Seeking public comment on regulatory issues and options for potential changes to the agency’s radiation protection regulations - By Abby Gessner - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on regulatory issues and options for potential changes to the agency’s radiation protection... Posted Apr 29 2009, 07:59 AM by steveheiser with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: NRC, regulations, radiation protection

• OK Senate Supports New Nuclear Power Bill

  ECONOMY Bill’s author says new plants could produce many jobs - Edited By Stephen Heiser - According to a report in NewsOK, a bill to encourage construction of nuclear power plants in Oklahoma passed the Senate by a 36-9 vote. The Nuclear Energy Incentive Act would help companies that want to build... Posted Mar 12 2009, 08:30 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: new nuclear plants, regulations, legislation, politics, Oklahoma

• NRC Commissioner: “Building for the Future in a Time of Change”

  Remarks From The Honorable Peter B. Lyons Commissioner Of The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission - Edited by Mark McFadden - My presentation this afternoon is entitled, “Building for the Future in a Time of Change.” I chose this title because, as I prepared my remarks, I was struck by how... Posted Mar 11 2009, 08:04 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, regulations, Safety, presentation

• Luminant Issues Statement Regarding Thriving Texas Power Market

  Texas electric company responds to proposed power legislation - By Stephen Heiser - Texas lawmakers Republican Rep. Jim Keffer and Democratic Sen. Wendy Davis have proposed bills that would shake up the Texas wholesale and retail markets. One of the lawmakers' proposals would prevent a company from... Posted Mar 10 2009, 08:17 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: regulations, legislation, politics, Luminant, wholesale, Texas

• Constellation Energy Responds To Governor's Proposal; Calvert Cliffs Discused

  Constellation Energy Releases Statement in Response to Maryland Governor O'Malley's Proposal for Reregulating the State's Energy Market - By April Murelio - Constellation Energy today released the following statement from its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Mayo A. Shattuck... Posted Mar 03 2009, 08:20 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: Constellation Energy , regulations, politics, Calvert Cliffs

• NRC Proposes To Change Licensing, Inspection, and Annual Fees

  The NRC is continuing its efforts to keep its fees as low as possible - By Mark McFadden - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to amend its regulations for the licensing, inspection and annual fees it charges applicants and licensees for fiscal year (FY) 2009. The agency is required by Congress... Posted Mar 03 2009, 06:45 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, regulations, fees

• Norman Transcript: Nuclear Power Incentive Bill Clears House Committee

  Bill would consider tax changes "that would encourage construction of a nuclear power plant in Oklahoma - By Mark McFadden - According to a story in the Norman Transcript, a measure that could develop incentives to lure a nuclear power generator to Oklahoma cleared a legislative committee last week... Posted Feb 27 2009, 09:45 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: new nuclear plants, regulations, legislation, politics, incentives, Oklahoma, taxes

• Wisconsin PSC Chairman: Nuclear Should Be Part Of Wisconsin Power Plan

  PSC chair Castillo: nuclear should be part of state energy solution - By April Murelio - Eric Callisto, chairman of the state Public Service Commission, predicts that state the Legislature will soon open the door to building new nuclear power plants in Wisconsin. Speaking at an energy conference organized... Posted Feb 25 2009, 10:00 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: new nuclear plants, regulations, legislation, politics

• West Virginia Proposes Dropping Nuclear Ban

  A nuclear power bill has been placed in front of a Senate subcommittee - By April Murelio - The West Virginia governor's alternative energy bill has been introduced at the legislature and Senate President Earl Ray Tomblin expects it to get serious consideration. Tomblin says although coal and natural... Posted Feb 24 2009, 09:26 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: regulations, legislation, politics, west virginia

• Fulton Sun:Supporters Outnumber Opponents At Nuclear Reactor Hearing

  Timetable for construction of the second reactor at the Callaway Nuclear power plant calls for it to go into commercial operation in December of 2017 - By Mark McFadden - According to a report in The Fulton Sun, Supporters vastly outnumbered opponents of AmerenUE's plan to build a second nuclear... Posted Feb 23 2009, 10:35 AM by steveheiser with | with no comments Filed under: NRC, new nuclear plants, regulations, AmerenUE, construction

• NRC Reinstates Construction Permits For TVA Bellefonte Nuclear Reactors 1 And 2

  Reinstatement of construction permits a step forward towards completion - By Stephen Heiser - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has authorized the reinstatement of the construction permits for Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA’s) unfinished Unit 1 and 2 reactors at the Bellefonte site near... Posted Feb 23 2009, 10:25 AM by steveheiser with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: TVA, NRC, new nuclear plants, regulations, construction