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NNSA Congratulates Pantex For Earning STAR In Energy Department’s Voluntary Protection Program

Earning the STAR is just the beginning of the VPP process. B&W Pantex must maintain its already high standard for safe performance at the plant and demonstrate Management’s commitment to continuous improvement - By Stephen Heiser - The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has congratulated...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-18-2010
Entergy’s Louisiana Utilities Seek Permission To Preserve Option For New Nuclear Power Plants

The filing was made under the New Nuclear Incentive Rule established by the Louisiana Public Service Commission in 2007 to provide the LPSC regulatory oversight of new nuclear plant construction in the state - By April Murelio - Entergy Louisiana, LLC and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. has submitted...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-18-2010
USEC Reaches Major Milestone In American Centrifuge Program

Cascade of Production-Ready AC100 Machines Begins Operation. USEC expects to operate the machines at commercial plant conditions obtaining data on machine-to-machine interactions, system performance and plant design. - By Stephen Heiser - USEC Inc. has announced a major step in the American Centrifuge...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-18-2010
The Human Side Of Nuclear Power Production

Conference on Human Resource Development to be Held in United Arab Emirates - By Sasha Henriques , IAEA Division of Public Information - Many countries have big plans for the introduction of nuclear power or the expansion of their current programmes in the near future. But do they have the right people...

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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...

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River Bend Station Shares Maintenance Expertise with Japanese Visitors

Group sought insights into River Bend’s successful online maintenance program - By Linton Levy - A group of Japanese utility experts interested in improving the performance of their country’s nuclear power fleet recently visited River Bend Station to learn about the plant’s online maintenance...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-18-2010
Illinois State Senate Approves Bill To Allow New Nuclear Power Plants

Business and labor groups supported the legislation. Illinois has six operating nuclear plants with 11 reactors - By Stephen Heiser - The Illinois Senate has voted to drop 23-year-old ban on building nuclear power plants in Illinois. The measure was sent to the House on a bipartisan 40-1 vote, with two...

Posted to Nuclear Power Industry News (Weblog) by steveheiser on 03-17-2010
Nuclear Cooperation A Key Topic At USIBC High Technology Cooperation Group Summit

The U.S.-India High Technology Cooperation Group (HTCG) was conceived in November 2001 by President George W. Bush and then-Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Both countries agreed to take cooperative steps to create the requisite political, economic, and legal structures to enable successful...

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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...

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ARSEC Environmental Wins Los Alamos SM-43 D&D Contract

LANS Awards Contract for Demolition of SM-43 Administration Building Valued at approximately $6 Million - By April Murelio - ARSEC Environmental, LLC, a Joint Venture between American Radiation Services, Inc (dba ARS International) and Safety and Ecology Corporation (SEC), was recently awarded a contract...

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