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Saturday, August 6, 2016
Nuclear News Roundup for August 6, 2016
Nuclear News Roundup for August 6, 2016
Duke Gets SER for AP1000 Reactors at William States Leehttps://neutronbytes.com/2016/08/06/nuclear-news-roundup-for-august-6-2016/
What to Read About Nuclear Waste
What to Read About Nuclear Waste
It’s a big subject and the place to start is with the long history of books about how to dispose of spent nuclear fuelhttps://neutronbytes.com/2016/08/06/what-to-read-about-nuclear-waste/
Friday, August 5, 2016
“Market failure” and nuclear
“Market failure” and nuclear
http://thebulletin.org/%E2%80%9Cmarket-failure%E2%80%9D-and-nuclear-power9703
China – what are today’s issues influencing the reactor plans?
China – what are today’s issues influencing the reactor plans?
http://www.neimagazine.com/opinion/opinionchina-what-are-todays-issues-influencing-the-reactor-plans-4970662/Hinkley Pointless
Hinkley Pointless
Britain should cancel its nuclear white elephant and spend the billions on making renewables work
http://www.economist.com/news/leaders/21703367-britain-should-cancel-its-nuclear-white-elephant-and-spend-billions-making-renewables?fsrc=scn/tw/te/pe/ed/hinkleypointless
The high cost of ignoring nuclear energy in North Carolina
The high cost of ignoring nuclear energy in North Carolina
http://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/op-ed/article93321897.htmlDOE Vows To Expand Hydropower in America
DOE Vows To Expand Hydropower in America
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2016/08/05/doe-vows-to-expand-hydropower-in-america/#6235ab864182Nuclear Power Is Losing Money At An Astonishing Rate
Nuclear Power Is Losing Money At An Astonishing Rate
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2016/08/04/3803499/nuclear-power-bail-out/
Whoa, why no criminal charges in dumping of radioactive fracking waste?
Whoa, why no criminal charges in dumping of radioactive fracking waste?
http://www.kentucky.com/opinion/editorials/article91391937.html
Obama on nuclear control: "This is serious business"
Obama on nuclear control: "This is serious business"
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/video/id-Q0cDc1NTE6T1OtT0McwHaSZtUNimIMNN/Obama-on-nuclear-control-This-is-serious-business
From Hiroshima to a nuclear weapons ban
From Hiroshima to a nuclear weapons ban
http://www.noodls.com/view/720865C7497195AEF7BEAA96933F874486FB1849Rosatom and ABEN signs first commercial construction contracts for Nuclear Research and Technology Center in Bolivia
Rosatom and ABEN signs first commercial construction contracts for Nuclear Research and Technology Center in Bolivia
http://www.rusatom-overseas.com/media/news/rosatom-and-aben-signs-first-commercial-construction-contracts-for-nuclear-research-and-technology-c.html
Global warming could expose radioactive waste at old Greenland military base
Global warming could expose radioactive waste at old Greenland military base
http://www.stripes.com/news/us/global-warming-could-expose-radioactive-waste-at-old-greenland-military-base-1.422556
No checks on nuclear powers for presidents
No checks on nuclear powers for presidents
http://www.bendbulletin.com/nation/4555773-151/no-checks-on-nuclear-powers-for-presidentsMelting Ice May Release Cold War-era Radioactive Waste From Project Iceworm
Melting Ice May Release Cold War-era Radioactive Waste From Project Iceworm
http://www.i4u.com/2016/08/114069/melting-ice-may-release-cold-war-era-radioactive-waste-project-icewormAccepting fact that nuclear energy is clean changes everything
Accepting fact that nuclear energy is clean changes everything
http://www.forbes.com/sites/rodadams/2016/08/04/how-liberals-can-win-the-climate-change-policy-debate/#18992bf12ed6
Trump’s Nuclear Views Raise Alarms — But Hiroshima Remains The Real Threat
Trump’s Nuclear Views Raise Alarms — But Hiroshima Remains The Real Threat
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/greg-mitchell/trumps-nuclear-views-rais_b_11333722.html
Introduction of nuclear medicine research in Japan
Introduction of nuclear medicine research in Japan
http://paperity.org/p/77716245/introduction-of-nuclear-medicine-research-in-japan
Nuclear arms must never be used again
Nuclear arms must never be used again
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2016/08/05/reader-mail/nuclear-arms-must-never-used/#.V6SdVI6XQkg
Brazil's former nuclear head sentenced to 43 years in prison for corruption
Brazil's former nuclear head sentenced to 43 years in prison for corruption
http://en.gmw.cn/2016-08/05/content_21333080.htm
Hillary Clinton’s charge raises issue of checks on nuclear powers
Hillary Clinton’s charge raises issue of checks on nuclear powers
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/hillary-clintons-charge-raises-issue-of-checks-on-nuclear-powers/articleshow/53556186.cms
10 Questions To Distinguish Real From Fake Science
10 Questions To Distinguish Real From Fake Science
http://www.forbes.com/sites/emilywillingham/2012/11/08/10-questions-to-distinguish-real-from-fake-science/#5e7b128e533b
Concerns about National Academy of Sciences and Scientific Dissent
Concerns about National Academy of Sciences and Scientific Dissent
https://www.nas.org/articles/nas_letter
As Corn Devours U.S. Prairies, Greens Reconsider Biofuel Mandate
As Corn Devours U.S. Prairies, Greens Reconsider Biofuel Mandate
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2016-07-27/as-corn-devours-u-s-prairies-greens-reconsider-biofuel-mandate
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Thursday, August 4, 2016
China and Indonesia to jointly develop HTGR
China and Indonesia to jointly develop HTGR
China Nuclear Engineering Corporation has signed an agreement with Indonesia's National Atomic Energy Agency to jointly develop a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor in Indonesia.http://world-nuclear-news.org/NN-China-and-Indonesia-to-jointly-develop-HTGR-0408165.html
China Nuclear Engineering Corporation has signed an agreement with Indonesia's National Atomic Energy Agency to jointly develop a high-temperature gas-cooled reactor in Indonesia.http://world-nuclear-news.org/NN-China-and-Indonesia-to-jointly-develop-HTGR-0408165.html
ANS Nuclear Cafe: Progress in Japan
Progress in JapanBy Will Davis on Aug 04, 2016 09:22 amby Will Davis Some positive news for nuclear energy in Japan this week, related to the continued operation of older nuclear plants and even the construction of new ones. Kaminoseki Continue Reading → Read in browser » ANS Friday Nuclear Matinee – July 29, 2016By Will Davis on Jul 29, 2016 08:56 amOur feature this week is the very latest update from Georgia Power on the construction of the brand new nuclear units at Plant Vogtle. Some excellent aerial views are given Continue Reading → Read in browser » |
Here's how disturbingly easy it is to get materials for a dirty bomb in the US
Here's how disturbingly easy it is to get materials for a dirty bomb in the US
http://www.businessinsider.com/easy-to-get-dirty-bomb-materials-us-2016-8A secret group bought the ingredients for a dirty bomb — here in the U.S.
A secret group bought the ingredients for a dirty bomb — here in the U.S.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/a-secret-group-bought-the-ingredients-for-a-dirty-bomb--here-in-the-us/2016/08/03/46901c6e-58ae-11e6-9767-f6c947fd0cb8_story.html
Plan to deal with Seabrook's concrete problem with NRC
Plan to deal with Seabrook's concrete problem with NRC
http://www.eagletribune.com/news/new_hampshire/plan-to-deal-with-seabrook-s-concrete-problem-with-nrc/article_7ba1e3e0-96ac-59e2-bf1b-91c5e9deb967.html
Fukushima Update 8/4/16
Fukushima Update 8/4/16 –
All fiscal 2015 marine products were found “safe”… Tokyo’s antinuclear tent village will be forcibly removed… Mihama unit #3 to be the third Japanese nuclear plant granted extended operation… Yamaguchi Prefecture renews the land reclamation license for a new nuke… Re-use of radioactively-benign soil could save Japan as much as $15 billion… Japan’s first nuclear terrorism-response facility is approved… Many local governments have worries about “indoor evacuation” (sheltering) plans.
http://www.hiroshimasyndrome. com/fukushima-accident- updates.html
All fiscal 2015 marine products were found “safe”… Tokyo’s antinuclear tent village will be forcibly removed… Mihama unit #3 to be the third Japanese nuclear plant granted extended operation… Yamaguchi Prefecture renews the land reclamation license for a new nuke… Re-use of radioactively-benign soil could save Japan as much as $15 billion… Japan’s first nuclear terrorism-response facility is approved… Many local governments have worries about “indoor evacuation” (sheltering) plans.
http://www.hiroshimasyndrome.
US NRC BLOG UPDATE: Dry Casks 101: What Do Robots Have to do With Dry Cask Storage?
Dry Casks 101: What Do Robots Have to do With Dry Cask Storage?
Darrell Dunn
Materials Engineer
Cutting-edge robot technology is making it easier to inspect inside spent fuel dry cask storage systems.
You may remember from past blog posts that most spent fuel dry cask storage systems, or casks, consist of stainless steel canisters that are welded shut to safely contain the radioactive contents. The canisters are in turn placed inside thick storage overpacks to shield plant workers and the public from radiation. As these casks remain in use for longer time frames, the ability to inspect canister surfaces and welds will become an important aspect of the NRC’s confidence in their safety.
To be clear: techniques for inspecting canister surfaces and welds have been used for decades. These techniques are collectively known as nondestructive examination (NDE) and include a variety of methods, such as visual, ultrasonic, eddy current and guided wave examinations.
Where do robots come in? They are a delivery system. Robots are being developed to apply these NDE techniques inside casks. Not just any robot will do. These robots need to fit into small spaces and withstand the heat and radiation inside the cask. The state-of-the-art is evolving quickly.
To date, the Electric Power Research Institute and cask manufacturers have successfully demonstrated robotic inspection techniques to NRC staff three times: at the Palo Verde plant in Arizona (Sept. 2-3, 2015), at the McGuire plant in North Carolina (May 16-19, 2016), and just last month, at Maine Yankee (July 12-13, 2016).
At Palo Verde, the robot was used to deliver eddy current testing instrumentation inside a cask. Eddy current testing detects variations in electromagnetically induced currents in metals. Because it is sensitive to surface defects, eddy current testing is a preferred method for detecting cracks. The inspection robot was used to examine part of the mockup canister fabrication weld. An EPRI report provides a detailed description of the Palo Verde test. Future reports are expected on the McGuire and Maine Yankee demonstrations. These demonstrations are helping to refine the robots’ designs.
The Maine Yankee demo was conducted in July 2016 on a cask loaded in 2002. The demo involved a robot maneuvering a camera with a fiber optic probe, which meets the industry code for visual examinations, inside the cask. The probe was able to access the entire height of the canister, allowing the camera to capture images of the fabrication and closure welds. The welds showed no signs of degradation. The canister was intact and in good condition.
The robot was also able to obtain samples from surfaces of the cask and canister. These samples are being analyzed for atmospheric deposits that could cause corrosion.
Ultimately, if degradation is identified, cask users would select their preferred mitigation and repair option. They would have to meet the NRC’s safety requirements before implementing it.
Cask inspections are important to ensure continued safe storage of spent nuclear fuel and robots will continue to be a helpful tool in this important activity.
Materials Engineer
Cutting-edge robot technology is making it easier to inspect inside spent fuel dry cask storage systems.
You may remember from past blog posts that most spent fuel dry cask storage systems, or casks, consist of stainless steel canisters that are welded shut to safely contain the radioactive contents. The canisters are in turn placed inside thick storage overpacks to shield plant workers and the public from radiation. As these casks remain in use for longer time frames, the ability to inspect canister surfaces and welds will become an important aspect of the NRC’s confidence in their safety.
To be clear: techniques for inspecting canister surfaces and welds have been used for decades. These techniques are collectively known as nondestructive examination (NDE) and include a variety of methods, such as visual, ultrasonic, eddy current and guided wave examinations.
Where do robots come in? They are a delivery system. Robots are being developed to apply these NDE techniques inside casks. Not just any robot will do. These robots need to fit into small spaces and withstand the heat and radiation inside the cask. The state-of-the-art is evolving quickly.
To date, the Electric Power Research Institute and cask manufacturers have successfully demonstrated robotic inspection techniques to NRC staff three times: at the Palo Verde plant in Arizona (Sept. 2-3, 2015), at the McGuire plant in North Carolina (May 16-19, 2016), and just last month, at Maine Yankee (July 12-13, 2016).
At Palo Verde, the robot was used to deliver eddy current testing instrumentation inside a cask. Eddy current testing detects variations in electromagnetically induced currents in metals. Because it is sensitive to surface defects, eddy current testing is a preferred method for detecting cracks. The inspection robot was used to examine part of the mockup canister fabrication weld. An EPRI report provides a detailed description of the Palo Verde test. Future reports are expected on the McGuire and Maine Yankee demonstrations. These demonstrations are helping to refine the robots’ designs.
The Maine Yankee demo was conducted in July 2016 on a cask loaded in 2002. The demo involved a robot maneuvering a camera with a fiber optic probe, which meets the industry code for visual examinations, inside the cask. The probe was able to access the entire height of the canister, allowing the camera to capture images of the fabrication and closure welds. The welds showed no signs of degradation. The canister was intact and in good condition.
The robot was also able to obtain samples from surfaces of the cask and canister. These samples are being analyzed for atmospheric deposits that could cause corrosion.
Ultimately, if degradation is identified, cask users would select their preferred mitigation and repair option. They would have to meet the NRC’s safety requirements before implementing it.
Cask inspections are important to ensure continued safe storage of spent nuclear fuel and robots will continue to be a helpful tool in this important activity.
Nominate a Project or Woman of the Year
Nominate a Project or Woman of the Year
While the intent of the TweetUp was to give companies a chance to show off projects they are either working on, helped to complete or simply admire, we also wanted to push the fact that we’re still taking nominations for our annual Power Generation Week Projects of the Year Awards. Nominations run until August 31, so there is still some time to get one in by visiting http://www.powergenerationweek.com/awards.html. Awards are given for the Best Coal, Best Nuclear, Best Natural Gas, Best Renewable Energy and Best CHP projects. The projects can be sited anywhere in the world and be of any generating size. Projects must have come online between August 1, 2015 and July 31, 2016 to be eligible.
Nuclear Decommissioning & Used Fuel Summit )ct 3-4, Charlotte, NC)
Industry leaders AREVA, PWC, Holtec and NAC International are
confirmed as Gold & Silver sponsors respectively at the hugely
popular Nuclear Decommissioning & Used Fuel Summit (3-4 October, Charlotte, NC)
With 72% of companies expecting the decommissioning and used fuel markets to be worth over $6billion and 74% of companies looking to the North American decommissioning market for growth, this critical event is the only location that brings Utilities, the DOE and Contractors together for 2 days of intimate learning and networking.
Find out more about the limited options still left to sponsor this event right now
More key sponsors include ENERCON, GE Hitachi, US Ecology, Robatel, Barnhart, Jensen Hughes & others. Now is truly the best time to lock down a speaking slot, exhibition booth, workshop sponsorship or branded merchandise opportunity before we sell out.
If you would like to have a chat around our options and how you can get Kearney Associates involved in the event, do get in touch.
Best Regards,
Rob
Rob McManusCommercial Director
Nuclear Energy Insider
US Toll Free – 1800 814 3459 x 7204
International - +44 (0) 20 7375 7204
RMcManus@nuclearenergyinsider. com
With 72% of companies expecting the decommissioning and used fuel markets to be worth over $6billion and 74% of companies looking to the North American decommissioning market for growth, this critical event is the only location that brings Utilities, the DOE and Contractors together for 2 days of intimate learning and networking.
Find out more about the limited options still left to sponsor this event right now
More key sponsors include ENERCON, GE Hitachi, US Ecology, Robatel, Barnhart, Jensen Hughes & others. Now is truly the best time to lock down a speaking slot, exhibition booth, workshop sponsorship or branded merchandise opportunity before we sell out.
If you would like to have a chat around our options and how you can get Kearney Associates involved in the event, do get in touch.
Best Regards,
Rob
Rob McManusCommercial Director
Nuclear Energy Insider
US Toll Free – 1800 814 3459 x 7204
International - +44 (0) 20 7375 7204
RMcManus@nuclearenergyinsider.
Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy Reaches Agreement with Two Malaysia Universities to Conduct New International Human Resource Development Program for Nuclear Energy
Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy Reaches Agreement with Two Malaysia
Universities to Conduct New International Human Resource Development
Program for Nuclear Energy
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https://newsdesk.moreover.com/
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
With retirements expected in 2020s, industry looks to next generation of nukes
With retirements expected in 2020s, industry looks to next generation of nukes
https://www.snl.com/Interactivex/article.aspx?CdId=A-37253670-12334
https://www.snl.com/Interactivex/article.aspx?CdId=A-37253670-12334
Renewable, Nuclear Power Projected to Rise in North America
Renewable, Nuclear Power Projected to Rise in North America
http://www.power-eng.com/articles/2016/08/renewable-nuclear-power-projected-to-rise-in-north-america.html
Lands commission sued over lease extensions for Diablo Canyon Power Plant
Lands commission sued over lease extensions for Diablo Canyon Power Plant
http://www.pacbiztimes.com/2016/08/02/lands-commission-sued-over-lease-extensions-for-diablo-canyon-power-plant/Santa Barbara nonprofit sues Lands Commission over Diablo Canyon
Cal Coast News - 2 hours ago
A Santa Barbara-based nonprofit has filed a lawsuit against the
California State Lands Commission, alleging the agency wrongfully
approved a new lease for the cooling system at Diablo Canyon power
plant. The lawsuit claims state law mandates than ...
Local nonprofit sues Lands Commission over Diablo Canyon lease extension
KSBY San Luis Obispo News - 13 hours ago
A local group is suing the California State Lands Commission over the
recent lease extension at Diablo Canyon Power Plant. World Business
Academy is demanding the state review what the group calls "significant
potential environmental and human health ...
Diablo Nuclear Plant Faces Threats and Threatens: Part I
Diablo Nuclear Plant Faces Threats and Threatens: Part I
From Cyber Attack to Tsunami, Facility Hazards Are Too Great to Ignore
http://www.independent.com/news/2016/aug/02/diablo-nuclear-plant-faces-threats-and-threatens-p/
Nuclear arms race: US bombers set for £266 billion upgrade as war threat rises
Nuclear arms race: US bombers set for £266 billion upgrade as war threat rises
WARPLANES in the US are preparing to cause more
devastation as the superpower upgrades its nuclear bombs aboard its
stealth air force fleet.
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/534889/Nuclear-Arms-Race-US-Bomb-B61-Upgrade-NATO-Vladimir-Putin-Russia-World-War-3
France, UK, China Should Join Nuclear Disarmament Iniciative - Moscow
France, UK, China Should Join Nuclear Disarmament Iniciative - Moscow
http://sputniknews.com/world/20160803/1043889456/france-uk-china-join-nuclear-disarmament.html
US Missile Shield Affects Russia's Plans for Nuclear Arsenal Reduction
US Missile Shield Affects Russia's Plans for Nuclear Arsenal Reduction
http://sputniknews.com/military/20160803/1043889732/us-missile-sheild-affects-russia-plans-nuclear-reductioin.html
Environment groups welcome EPA recommendation to reject Yeelirrie uranium proposal
Environment groups welcome EPA recommendation to reject Yeelirrie uranium proposal
http://www.ccwa.org.au/mr_yeelirrie_epa_win
Ukraine Resumes Payments to Russia for Reprocessing Used Nuclear Fuel
Ukraine Resumes Payments to Russia for Reprocessing Used Nuclear Fuel
https://newsdesk.moreover.com/ click/?p= Q1QyL2E9Mjc0ODY5NDY4MzkmcD0xNG Umdj0xJng9S010VkRzS0ltN2F2NFFh d2FpM2dZdyZ1MT1ORCZ1Mj1nMTA2Ng &a=27486946839&f=TmV3cw&s= ZXhwb3J0&u= amtvYmxpY2hAYW5zLm9yZw&cn= QW1lcmljYW4gTnVjbGVhciBTb2NpZX R5&ci=416&i=0&e=U3B1dG5paw&d= 1104&t=3&k=46139&ck= b59a8c49d978e846e87fc84fa21f2a 6e
https://newsdesk.moreover.com/
Radioactive Concentrations In Fukushima Fish ‘Below Reference Levels For First Time Since Accident’
Radioactive Concentrations In Fukushima Fish ‘Below Reference Levels For First Time Since Accident’
http://www.nucnet.org/all-the-news/2016/08/03/radioactive-concentrations-in-fukushima-fish-below-reference-levels-for-first-time-since-accident
Battle Hymn of the Atom
Battle Hymn of the Atom
If you plan to attend future nuclear energy rallies, it might be worthwhile to practice singing Battle Hymn of the Atom . It’s set to the tune of “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Verse: The ice caps are all melting, as the water levels rise The ocean’s getting sicker, Hear the bird and mammal cries The Green’s and Anti Nukes have had a field day with their lies ...read morehttp://nuclearstreet.com/pro_nuclear_power_blogs/b/atomic_insights/archive/2016/08/03/battle-hymn-of-the-atom#.V6Ht4o6XQkg
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
China blows a fuse over Hinkley Point delay
China blows a fuse over Hinkley Point delay
After saying it “respected” PM May’s decision to conduct a review of the Hinkley Point nuclear reactor project, the Xinhua Official News Agency made some very undiplomatic remarks about the prospects for future friendly relations with the UK, and said failure to move ahead with the project could harm trade deals between the UK and China.https://neutronbytes.com/2016/08/02/china-blows-a-fuse-over-hinkley-point-delay/
Market Mechanisms in the Paris Climate Agreement: International Linkage under Article 6.2
Market Mechanisms in the Paris Climate Agreement: International Linkage under Article 6.2
http://www.theenergycollective.com/robertstavins/2384396/market-mechanisms-in-the-paris-climate-agreement-international-linkage-under-article-6-2-2?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29
http://www.theenergycollective.com/robertstavins/2384396/market-mechanisms-in-the-paris-climate-agreement-international-linkage-under-article-6-2-2?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=The+Energy+Collective+%28all+posts%29
US NRC Blog Update: When Plans Change — Discontinuing Some Rulemaking
When Plans Change — Discontinuing Some Rulemaking
Team Leader
Office of Administration
NRC does its job with regulations contained in the Chapter I of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations. These regulations cover everything from commercial reactors to nuclear materials used in a variety of settings, to storing and disposing of nuclear waste.
A year ago we explained how we keep our rules up to date and unveiled a web page to provide periodic updates on our rulemaking activities. To recap, we identify the rules already under development and any new rules that need to be written. We then rank by priority every rule, regardless of the regulatory area. This way we ensure we’re focusing our resources on the high priority rules that most contribute to the NRC’s key strategic goals of safety and security. We also monitor the progress of our rulemaking activities and develop budget estimates for preparing new rules.
Sometimes our rulemaking plans change. Our Commissioners voted recently to approve a staff recommendation to discontinue eight rulemaking activities that were in the early stages of development.
During our most recent review, the staff identified several rulemakings that were in the early stages of development, but staff believes are no longer needed to meet the NRC’s key strategic goals of safety and security. The staff wrote a paper requesting Commission approval to discontinue nine activities, and discussed a 10th rulemaking the Commission had already decided to discontinue. The Commission agreed to discontinue seven of the nine rulemakings the staff proposed.
The discontinued rulemakings covered a variety of topics, and the basis to discontinue is different for each rulemaking. For example, we have a rulemaking underway to better define the requirements for reactors that have permanently shut down and are decommissioning. We felt that rulemaking was an appropriate place to address decommissioning options, including entombment for power reactors, so we are discontinuing a separate rulemaking on entombment.
We also feel the current case-by-case framework is sufficient for reviewing the limited number of requests we’ve received for alternate disposal pathways for waste with very low activity. So we’re discontinuing a rulemaking to set generic requirements, which had already been on hold for a number of years. Instead, we’ll take another look at the issue as part of an assessment of low level radioactive waste disposal, and if we decide that a rulemaking is necessary, we’ll ask the Commission to revisit the issue.
We encourage you to read more about the Commission’s vote and the staff’s proposal on our web site. You can also check our prioritization web page for future updates on our rulemaking activities.
Hinkley
UK's May Worried By China Investment, Intervened To Delay Hinkley
China General Nuclear: It Respects Britain's Decision To Review Hinkley Project
May Silence on Hinkley Point Said to Feed Nerves on Nuclear Plan
Hinkley Point: EDF's UK Boss 'Confident' Of Go Ahead
EDF Energy CEO, Vincent de Rivaz, Outlines His Confidence In Hinkley Point C In An Open Letter To All Employees
UK PM Reportedly Concerned Over Chinese Involvement In Hinkley
UK Decision To Delay Hinkley Point Plant Catches China By Surprise
EDF Left Reeling As New UK PM Mulls Nuclear Energy Options
New Timetable Will See Hinkley Point Decision In ‘Early Autumn’
Hinkley Gets One Answer But More Questions
UK Govt Delay Casting Doubt On EDF's Hinkley Point Plan
EDF Board Narrowly Approves Hinkley Point Project
Hinkley Point C: EDF’s Board of Directors Approves The Final Investment Decision
NIA: Go Ahead To Build Hinkley Point C Will Provide A Major Boost For UK Nuclear
What Do We Know About Hinkley Point C's Technology?
EDF Set To Give Long-Awaited Green Light For New UK Hinkley Unit
China General Nuclear: It Respects Britain's Decision To Review Hinkley Project
May Silence on Hinkley Point Said to Feed Nerves on Nuclear Plan
Hinkley Point: EDF's UK Boss 'Confident' Of Go Ahead
EDF Energy CEO, Vincent de Rivaz, Outlines His Confidence In Hinkley Point C In An Open Letter To All Employees
UK PM Reportedly Concerned Over Chinese Involvement In Hinkley
UK Decision To Delay Hinkley Point Plant Catches China By Surprise
EDF Left Reeling As New UK PM Mulls Nuclear Energy Options
New Timetable Will See Hinkley Point Decision In ‘Early Autumn’
Hinkley Gets One Answer But More Questions
UK Govt Delay Casting Doubt On EDF's Hinkley Point Plan
EDF Board Narrowly Approves Hinkley Point Project
Hinkley Point C: EDF’s Board of Directors Approves The Final Investment Decision
NIA: Go Ahead To Build Hinkley Point C Will Provide A Major Boost For UK Nuclear
What Do We Know About Hinkley Point C's Technology?
EDF Set To Give Long-Awaited Green Light For New UK Hinkley Unit
Cuomo Accepts Nuclear Is Clean For Upstate New York
Cuomo Accepts Nuclear Is Clean For Upstate New York
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2016/08/02/new-york-state-considers-nuclear-a-clean-energy/#120a63ef768b
UN Meeting Says: time to negotiate a nuclear ban treaty
UN Meeting Says: time to negotiate a nuclear ban treaty
http://www.latestnigeriannews.com/news/3295715/un-meeting-says-time-to-negotiate-a-nuclear-ban-treaty.html
Rouhani Extols Nuclear Deal Benefits, Khamenei Bashes “Pointlessness of Negotiating with US
Rouhani Extols Nuclear Deal Benefits, Khamenei Bashes “Pointlessness of Negotiating with US
http://myinforms.com/en-me/a/39209334-rouhani-extols-nuclear-deal-benefits-khamenei-bashes-pointlessness-of-negotiating-with-us/
Global Nuclear Decommissioning Market Research Report 2016-2020
Global Nuclear Decommissioning Market Research Report 2016-2020
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Europe Nuclear Turbine Generators Market 2016 Industry, Analysis, Research, Share, Growth, Sales, Trends, Supply, Forecast to 2021
Europe Nuclear Turbine Generators Market 2016 Industry, Analysis, Research, Share, Growth, Sales, Trends, Supply, Forecast to 2021
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Amec Foster Wheeler environmental contract for nuclear new build
Amec Foster Wheeler environmental contract for nuclear new build
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Global Nuclear compressor Market 2016: Analysis, Growth, Size, Share, Demand & Forecast to 2022
Global Nuclear compressor Market 2016: Analysis, Growth, Size, Share, Demand & Forecast to 2022
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Collaboration Key for UK SMRs
June and July have been an exciting time for the global SMR industry.
U-Battery’s cooperation agreement with the Polish National Centre for Nuclear Research and Sheffield Forgemaster’s coordination with US based NuScale on manufacturing techniques demonstrating the opportunities available for international collaboration.
With such collaboration key to the industry’s success the leading buyers are meeting at the SMR UK Summit 2016 to do just that and I thought you would want to join them?
You can find out more about how to join the UK’s largest SMR Summit right here
Here’s just a few of the names who have already confirmed their place:
Thanks,
John
John Furness
Senior Industry Analyst
Nuclear Energy Insider
+44 (0)207 375 7528
JFurness@nuclearenergyinsider. com
U-Battery’s cooperation agreement with the Polish National Centre for Nuclear Research and Sheffield Forgemaster’s coordination with US based NuScale on manufacturing techniques demonstrating the opportunities available for international collaboration.
With such collaboration key to the industry’s success the leading buyers are meeting at the SMR UK Summit 2016 to do just that and I thought you would want to join them?
You can find out more about how to join the UK’s largest SMR Summit right here
Here’s just a few of the names who have already confirmed their place:
- Deputy Director: Small Modular Reactor’s - Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)
- Managing Director, New Build – Cavendish Nuclear
- Advisor to CEO – Rusatom
- EVP, Business Development, Nuclear – Rolls-Royce
- Director of New Nuclear Generation – Mott MacDonald
- Head of Sales Nuclear New Build – Assystem
- General Manager – Moltex Energy
- Director – Terrestrial
- Managing Director – NuScale
- Partner, Energy Infrastructure – EY
Thanks,
John
John Furness
Senior Industry Analyst
Nuclear Energy Insider
+44 (0)207 375 7528
JFurness@nuclearenergyinsider.
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