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- Edited By Chris Reed - U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Gregory Jaczko said Wednesday that the agency's reviews of applications to build and operate new nuclear power plants are proceeding at a deliberate pace, but declined to say whether he expects any of those reviews to be...

Good afternoon. The Commission meets today to discuss the draft final safety culture policy statement. The development of this policy statement has been a high priority for the agency because we have long recognized the important role that safety culture plays in maintaining safety and security. Over...

By William Tucker - The American Spectator This summer China surpassed the United States as the world's largest producer of energy. What was noteworthy, however, is not what China has accomplished over the past 10 years -- doubling its energy capacity -- but what it is planning for its future...

- Edited By Chris Reed - Trust is the operating system of every organizational culture, and it's especially important for people who regulate and lead in industries where safety and accountability are the primary values. That was the keynote message by Dr. Rodger Dean Duncan at the Nuclear Regulatory...

NRC Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko Remarks from The Energy Security Initiative, the Brookings Institution on October 13, 2010 Source NRC - Thank you for the introduction. I appreciate the opportunity to address one of the nation's leading research and public policy organizations. It's been...

"I want to thank the managers and staff of the NRC for making this award possible by their dedication to this agency's important public health and safety mission," said NRC Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko. - Source NRC - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission, a 4,000-strong independent federal...

Prepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the Goizueta Directors Institute Atlanta, GA August 10, 2010 - Source NRC - Thank you for the introduction. I would like to thank the Institute for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO), the National...

Dr. Klein served as chairman of the NRC from July 2006 to May 2009 and as a commissioner until March 2010. Prior to his service on the NRC, he served as the assistant to the secretary of defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs from November 2001 to July 2006 - By Mark McFadden...

“Nuclear Materials: Current and Future Regulatory Challenges” - Prepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko, Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, Baltimore, Maryland - Source NRC - Thank you for the introduction. I am...

“The Fuel Cycle: Current and Future Challenges”/Prepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the 5th Annual Fuel Cycle Information Exchange Bethesda, MD - Source NRC - Good morning. I am pleased to be able to address the Fifth Annual...

“Regulatory Perspective”, Prepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko, ,Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; at the 55th Annual Meeting of the Health Physics Society Salt Lake City, Utah - Source NRC - Good morning. Thank you for the invitation to address the 55th Annual...

NRC Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko will Keynote Fuel Cycle Information Exchange June 29 – July 1 In Bethesda, Md. - Source NRC - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko will deliver the keynote address at the agency’s annual Fuel Cycle Information Exchange (FCIX), to be...

Dr. Klein, 62, served as Chairman of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from July 2006 to May 2009, and thereafter as a Commissioner until March 30, 2010 - Edited by Chris Smith - The Board of Directors of Pinnacle West Capital Corporation has announced that Dr. Dale E. Klein has been elected...

“Keeping Pace While Firmly Grounded” Prepared Remarks for The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the NEI’s Nuclear Energy Assembly - Source NRC - Good morning. Thank you for the invitation to address this important conference. When people...

“These outstanding executives have consistently demonstrated their integrity and commitment to excellence as public servants and have made substantial contributions to the strength of our agency,” said Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko. - Source NRC - President Obama has selected eight senior...

Note: The Commission was briefed today by staff and external stakeholders on efforts to improve NRC oversight of fuel cycle facilities - Source NRC - Good morning. The Commission met to discuss the agency’s oversight approach for fuel cycle facilities. I would like to welcome Commissioner...

Session Remarks As Prepared The Honorable Gregory B. Jaczko, Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, at the International Forum on Nuclear Safety Challenges in the Flat, Mixed, and Open World - Seoul, South Korea - Source NRC - Just a decade ago, few people inside or outside the Nuclear Regulatory...

The Commissioners were briefed today by NRC staff and stakeholders on Generic Safety Issue 191, Assessment of Debris Accumulation on Pressurized Water Reactor Sump Performance - Source NRC - Good morning. The Commission meets this morning to discuss Generic Safety Issue-191. During today’s...

“Helping the public to better understand and participate in our regulatory processes strengthens our decision making and supports our health, safety and environmental mission,” said NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko - Source NRC - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission unveiled today its new Open...

Note: The Commissioners were briefed by NRC staff and stakeholders on regional programs -Source NRC - Good morning. For the first time in recent years, the NRC’s four regional administrators will together brief the Commission on the status and plans for the programs under their supervision...

The Commissioners were briefed by NRC staff and stakeholders on advanced reactors and design certifications - Source NRC - Good morning. I first want to welcome Commissioner Magwood and Commissioner Ostendorff to their first Commission briefing. Commissioner Apostolakis is in the process of relocating...

William D. Magwood Iv And William C. Ostendorff Take Oaths - Source NRC - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko Thursday administered the oath of office to two new commissioners, William D. Magwood IV and William C. Ostendorff, in a ceremony at NRC headquarters. A third new...

The Commissioners were briefed this week by NRC staff and stakeholders on the agency’s safety culture initiatives - Source NRC - Opening Remarks: First, as you might have heard, the President has appointed new Commissioners. We anticipate having a full complement of five Commissioners as...

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...

“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...