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Locus And Overhoff Offer Real-Time Tritium Monitoring And Compliance Solutions To Nuclear Power Plants

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), which oversees the inspection and licensing of nuclear facilities, says roughly 30 of the nation's 104 reactor units have experienced Tritium leaks. According to the NRC, none of the leaks have impacted public health or safety but, the unmonitored and...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-16-2010
NRC Proposes Amending Licensing, Inspection, And Annual Fees Rule

The agency is required by Congress to recover for the U.S. Treasury most of its annual appropriated budget through two types of fees. One is for specific NRC services, such as licensing and inspection activities, that apply to a specific license; the other is an annual fee for generic regulatory expenses...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-16-2010
NRC Denies NEI Petition Seeking Extended Deadline For Security Enhancements

The NRC staff reviewed the petition and the Commission voted to deny it based on several reasons, including the lack of time before the compliance date for the staff to collect and analyze the necessary data and to complete an adequate notice and comment for rulemaking - Source NRC - The U.S. Nuclear...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-15-2010
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...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-12-2010
Uranium Resources Announces Tenth Circuit Upholds NRC Licensing Of Churchrock And Crownpoint Projects

Nuclear Regulatory Commission License allows for initial uranium production of up to 1 million pounds annually - Edited by Chris Smith - Uranium Resources Inc. (URI) a uranium exploration, development and production company, announced today that the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-11-2010
NRC Commissioner Dale Klein: “Risk Management and Security”

“Risk Management and Security” Prepared Remarks for NRC Commissioner Dale Klein, Raleigh Grand Challenge Summit 2010 North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina - Source NRC - Thank you, and good morning, everyone. I am pleased to have the opportunity to participate in the 2010...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-11-2010
A tale of two speeches

NRC Commissioners talk about Yucca Mountain The New York Times has excellent coverage this week of two speeches by NRC Commissioners Gregory Jazcko (right) and Dale Klein. What’s significant about them is that both proceed from the point of view of the chairman’s role. Jazcko is the current...

Posted to Idaho Samizdat: Nuke Notes (Weblog) by Anonymous on 03-11-2010
NRC: Hearing On Application To Renew Operating License For Columbia Generating Station Nuclear Power Plant

The Columbia Generating Station is a boiling-water nuclear reactor. The plant is located 12 miles northwest of Richland, Washington - Source NRC - The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has announced an opportunity to request a hearing on an application to renew the operating license for the Columbia Generating...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-10-2010
NRC Regulatory Issue Summary 2010-03 Licensing Submittal Information For Small Modular Reactor Designs

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing this RIS to obtain new or updated information on the scheduling of ESP, COL, DC, DA, or ML application submissions related to advanced reactor designs - Source NRC - ADDRESSEES Those companies who have an interest in applying for an early site permit...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-09-2010
NRC 's Klein: Federal Engineer Of The Year Award

2010 Federal Engineer of the Year Award Ceremony: Prepared Comments by NRC Commissioner Dale E. Klein National Press Club, Washington, DC - Source NRC - Thank you. I am very pleased to be here, and honored to be asked to deliver the keynote address. I want to begin by acknowledging the National Society...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-09-2010

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