Post-Fukushima Reactor Safety Rules Advanced by U.S. Nuclear Agency Votes Bloomberg

NRC to issue first post-Fukushima safety rules Mother Nature Network This week, a majority of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted to issue the first three proposed rules recommended by the agency staff, although the commissioners differ on some important details. The staff said its recommendations, based on eight ... See all stories on this topic » Mother Nature Network

US NRC to issue first post-Fukushima safety rules Reuters UK Staff proposals based on NRC task force recommendations * Commissioners differ on making all changes mandatory * Fukushima changes expected to add to nuclear plant costs (Adds commissioner comment from filings) By Eileen O'Grady March 1 (Reuters) - As ... See all stories on this topic »

Reactor-Safety Rule Tied to Japan Backed by Two U.S. NRC Members Bloomberg A majority of the five-member US Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted to issue rules on reactor safety, moving the agency a step closer to enhancing safeguards in response to Japan's 2011 disaster. NRC Chairman Gregory Jaczko and member William Magwood ... See all stories on this topic » Bloomberg

Post-Fukushima Reactor Safety Rules Advanced by U.S. Nuclear Agency Votes Bloomberg The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission moved closer to imposing tougher safeguards at the nation's reactors, a year after a disaster in Japan that triggered radiation leaks from a crippled power plant. A majority of commissioners led by Chairman Gregory ...