Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup January 12, 2018

Nuclear Roundup January 12, 2018

A daily roundup of quality nuclear policy news. North Korea Tillerson to attend North Korea talks in Canada: State department https://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-usa-tillerson/tillerson-to-attend-north-korea-talks-in-canada-state-department-idUSKBN1F025A Punggye-ri nuclear test site: Significant tunneling underway at the West Portal http://www.38north.org/2018/01/punggye011118/ Putin says North Korea’s Kim “won this match” on nuclear weapons https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-11/putin-says-north-korea-s-kim-won-this-match-on-nuclear-weapons “It would be suicidal to attack the USA first”: North Korean diplomats http://www.atimes.com/article/suicidal-attack-usa-first-north-korean-diplomats “Little rocket man” cleverly changes debate around North Korean nukes https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/2018/01/11/little-rocket-man-cleverly-changes-debate-around-north-korean-nukes.html It is not time to bomb North Korea http://foreignpolicy.com/2018/01/10/it-is-not-time-to-bomb-north-korea/ United States Exclusive: Here is a draft of Trump’s nuclear review. He wants a lot more nukes. https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-nuclear-posture-review-2018_us_5a4d4773e4b06d1621bce4c5 The missileers: Air Force has trained 247 women for nuclear launch https://www.nbcnews.com/news/military/missileers-air-force-has-trained-247-women-nuclear-launch-n822486 Trump expected to stay the course on Iran deal but add new penalties https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-expected-to-stay-the-course-on-iran-deal-but-add-new-penalties/2018/01/11/366004b6-f723-11e7-b34a-b85626af34ef_story.html Trump is likely to keep Iran deal in place — for now. Here's what could happen if he doesn't https://www.cnbc.com/2018/01/11/us-president-trump-could-pull-out-of-iran-nuclear-deal.html Regulators to DOE: No more Hanford demolition until we say it’s safe http://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/hanford/article194318189.html Debate over “pits” at LANL may be getting real https://www.abqjournal.com/1118133/webhedline-4.html NNSA participates in international partnership for nuclear disarmament verification plenary in Argentina https://nnsa.energy.gov/blog/nnsa-participates-international-partnership-nuclear-disarmament-verification-plenary-argentina DOE Under Secretary for Science visits Hanford site http://www.ladailypost.com/content/doe-under-secretary-science-visits-hanford-site International Russia, US hold talks about nuclear pact, Putin says https://apnews.com/db08b25ebb5c4b5eb6e55ec160f3fcbe/Russia,-US-hold-talks-about-nuclear-pact,-Putin-says Opinion: Iran nuclear deal worth keeping http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-01/12/c_136891701.htm Titbits from NSG special group meeting in 2017 https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2018/01/11/titbits-nsg-special-group-meeting-2017/ INS Arihant accident raises questions about the sustainability of India's SSBN force https://thediplomat.com/2018/01/ins-arihant-accident-raises-questions-about-the-sustainability-of-indias-ssbn-force Working towards securing India’s membership in nuclear suppliers group: US ambassador https://thewire.in/212938/working-towards-securing-indias-membership-nuclear-suppliers-group-us-ambassador/ Toward cradle-to-grave control in the Caribbean: IAEA supports member state source management efforts https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/toward-cradle-to-grave-control-in-the-caribbean-iaea-supports-member-state-source-management-efforts General Interest This is what a nuclear “fizzle” looks like https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/this-is-what-a-nuclear-fizzle-looks-like-1821962142 5 ways a nuclear war could go down (and billions of people would die) http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/5-ways-nuclear-war-could-go-down-billions-people-would-die-24047 Send Jodi Lieberman items of interest for the Nuclear Roundup at brodnica67@gmail.com. Receive this message as a forward? Subscribe to the Nuclear Roundup here.

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INMM-USNIC Symposium Takes 360-Degree Look At Global Spent Fuel Management

United States Nuclear Infrastructure Council NIC INMM-USNIC Symposium Takes 360-Degree Look At Global Spent Fuel Management Institute for Nuclear Materials Management 33rd Spent Fuel Management Seminar In Conjunction with the U.S. Nuclear Infrastructure Council   January 23-25, 2018 Alexandria, Virginia   Leading representatives from international, U.S. government, industry and academic enterprises will focus on spent fuel management globally at the 33rd Spent Fuel Management Seminar on January 23-25 presented by the Institute for Nuclear Materials Management (INMM) in partnership with the U.S. Nuclear Infrastructure Council. The forum includes representatives from seven countries ranging from Sweden to China to Japan to Spain as well as perspectives from the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, Idaho National Laboratory, Savannah River National Laboratory and the World Nuclear Transport Institute as well as key global industry experts. DOE Associate Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Energy Raymond Furstenau will sound a keynote on U.S. Nuclear Energy and Its Future with special addresses slated on the status of spent fuel management globally and international transportation of spent fuel.  Featured panels included the political landscape and decommissioning initiatives. Topical focuses include spent fuel transport research and development; spent fuel technology and projects; transportation and aging management; used fuel campaigns; and private sector initiatives. Registration information is available at: https://www.inmm.org/Events/Spent-Fuel-Seminar.aspx   ###   A final advance agenda can be viewed, HERE.  Media registration is required in advance. About USNIC The United States Nuclear Infrastructure Council (USNIC) is the leading U.S. business consortium advocate for nuclear energy and promotion of the American supply chain globally. Composed of nearly 100 companies, USNIC represents the "Who's Who" of the nuclear supply chain community, including key utility movers, technology developers, construction engineers, manufacturers and service providers. USNIC encompasses eight working groups and select task forces. For more information visit www.usnic.org.  About INMM INMM is a nonprofit technical organization with worldwide membership of engineers, scientists, technicians, managers, policymakers, analysts, commercial vendors, educators, and students.  The Institute promotes leading research and development as well as the practical application of new concepts, approaches, techniques and equipment for managing nuclear materials.  The INMM is recognized by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) with the responsibility for two major standards committees related to nuclear materials, N14 and N15. As a fundamentally technically-focused organization, the INMM is an invaluable resource for expert assessments and consultation. For more information visit www.inmm.org.

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Fukushima Update 1/11/18

Fukushima Update 1/11/18 –

The $5 billion “Operation Tomodachi” lawsuit is dismissed… The NRA chair once again says the wastewater at F. Daiichi should be released to the sea… A new telescoping device will look underneath the unit #2 RPV pedestal… A Tokyo antinuclear group formally proposes a government bill to stop nuke restarts and abolish nuclear energy.
http://www.hiroshimasyndrome.com/fukushima-accident-updates.html

Putin: Russia and US in talks over nuclear pact - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk

Putin: Russia and US in talks over nuclear pact - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk: Russian president Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is holding negotiations with Washington regarding a pivotal nuclear arms pact.

Nuclear Reactors Middle East Report – satPRnews

Nuclear Reactors Middle East Report – satPRnews

California’s last nuclear plant to close after unanimous vote by regulators - San Francisco Chronicle

California’s last nuclear plant to close after unanimous vote by regulators - San Francisco Chronicle: California Vote Seals Fate of State’s Last Nuclear Power Plant

California Vote Seals Fate of State’s Last Nuclear Plant - Bloomberg Quint

California Vote Seals Fate of State’s Last Nuclear Plant - Bloomberg Quint: California Vote Seals Fate of State’s Last Nuclear Power Plant

California Utilities Commission Affirms Closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant • Friends of the Earth - Friends of the Earth

California Utilities Commission Affirms Closure of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant • Friends of the Earth - Friends of the Earth

What Does the Future Hold for America's Coastal Cities? - The Energy Collective

What Does the Future Hold for America's Coastal Cities? - The Energy Collective

2017 Weather and Climate Disasters Cost US Record $306 Billion - The Energy Collective

2017 Weather and Climate Disasters Cost US Record $306 Billion - The Energy Collective

Iran and Oil Prices in 2018 - The Energy Collective

Iran and Oil Prices in 2018 - The Energy Collective

NuScale Announces a Major Step in the NRC's Review of its Passively Safe SMR - The Energy Collective

NuScale Announces a Major Step in the NRC's Review of its Passively Safe SMR - The Energy Collective

Why Trump's Offshore Drilling Expansion Won't Be So 'Yuge' - The Energy Collective

Why Trump's Offshore Drilling Expansion Won't Be So 'Yuge' - The Energy Collective

Federal Regulators Deal Huge Blow To The Coal Industry - The Energy Collective

Federal Regulators Deal Huge Blow To The Coal Industry - The Energy Collective

France and China to enhance nuclear energy cooperation

France and China to enhance nuclear energy cooperation: Cooperation on nuclear power technology is to be expanded between China General Nuclear (CGN) and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) under an agreement signed yesterday in Beijing. New Areva and China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) have also agreed to work towards signing a contract for the construction of a used fuel processing and recycling facility in China.

These Countries Are Using Nuclear Energy To Provide More Than 50% Of Their Power

These Countries Are Using Nuclear Energy To Provide More Than 50% Of Their Power: Are there countries in the world that use nuclear energy to provide more than 50% of their electricity? This question was originally answered on Quora by Michael Barnard.

New Jersey legislative committees advance bill to protect nuclear plants - Daily Energy Insider

New Jersey legislative committees advance bill to protect nuclear plants - Daily Energy Insider

California regulators to decide fate of state’s last nuclear plant Thursday - San Francisco Chronicle

California regulators to decide fate of state’s last nuclear plant Thursday - San Francisco Chronicle

NuScale Announces a Major Step in the NRC's Review of its Passively Safe SMR - The Energy Collective

NuScale Announces a Major Step in the NRC's Review of its Passively Safe SMR - The Energy Collective

Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Nuclear Roundup January 11, 2018

Nuclear Roundup January 11, 2018

A daily roundup of quality nuclear policy news. North Korea Disturbing things you never knew about North Korea's nuclear weapons http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/disturbing-things-you-never-knew-about-north-koreas-nuclear-24007 Is the US preparing for preventive war? Views from North Korea http://www.38north.org/2018/01/avorontsov011018/ Japan’s role in the North Korea nuclear crisis https://allthingsnuclear.org/gkulacki/japans-role-in-the-north-korea-nuclear-crisis Why Trump's national security adviser thinks it might soon be time to bomb North Korea http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-national-security-adviser-mcmaster-bloody-nose-north-korea-2018-1 A Kazakhstan model for North Korea nuclear settlement https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/a-kazakhstan-model-for-north-korea-nuclear-settlement_us_5a566f0ee4b088f20c39591d Nuclear buttons and sunsets https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/nuclear-buttons-sunsets/ United States Senators optimistic on plan to avoid collapse of Iran nuclear deal https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/10/senate-iran-deal-corker-cardin-335344?lo=ap_e1 Trump could kill the Iran nuclear deal on Friday — but he probably won’t https://www.vox.com/world/2018/1/11/16826786/trump-iran-deal-sanctions-withdraw Blair: Strengthening checks on presidential nuclear launch authority https://www.armscontrol.org/sites/default/files America’s most powerful nuclear weapon almost killed the people who helped build it http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/americas-most-powerful-nuclear-weapon-almost-killed-the-24004 Would 90 percent of Americans really die from an EMP attack? Some think so. http://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/would-90-percent-americans-really-die-emp-attack-some-think-24005 NNSA conducts first disaster response drill with USAID https://nnsa.energy.gov/blog/nnsa-conducts-first-disaster-response-drill-usaid International European powers urge Trump to preserve Iran nuclear deal https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-eu/european-powers-urge-trump-to-preserve-iran-nuclear-deal-idUSKBN1F00XN Russia, Iran say to adhere to nuclear deal http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-01/11/c_136886185.htm Boris Johnson to raise Iran protests in nuclear deal talks https://www.politico.eu/article/boris-johnson-to-raise-iran-protests-in-nuclear-deal-talks/ Cyberattack could lead to inadvertent nuclear strike, think tank warns https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/cyberattack-could-lead-inadvertent-nuclear-strike-think-tank-warns-n836731 Link to report: https://www.chathamhouse.org/sites/files/chathamhouse General Interest How to prepare your campus for a nuclear attack https://www.campussafetymagazine.com/emergency/campus-nuclear-attack-preparation/ Send Jodi Lieberman items of interest for the Nuclear Roundup at brodnica67@gmail.com. Receive this message as a forward? Subscribe to the Nuclear Roundup here.

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California regulators to decide fate of state’s last nuclear plant Thursday - San Francisco Chronicle

California regulators to decide fate of state’s last nuclear plant Thursday - San Francisco Chronicle

Tokyo, London fully behind Hitachi nuclear project in Britain：The Asahi Shimbun

Tokyo, London fully behind Hitachi nuclear project in Britain：The Asahi Shimbun: Japan and Britain have agreed to provide the lion's share of financing for a nuclear power plant pro

Hitachi Seeking ¥3 Trillion Aid for UK Nuclear Project (News) | Nippon.com

Hitachi Seeking ¥3 Trillion Aid for UK Nuclear Project (News) | Nippon.com

The Reality of North Korea as a Nuclear Power | Inter Press Service

The Reality of North Korea as a Nuclear Power | Inter Press Service

Dabaa nuclear plant raises Israel’s concern: Israeli expert - Egypt Today

Dabaa nuclear plant raises Israel’s concern: Israeli expert - Egypt Today: egypttoday,Politics,Business,Economy,Art,culture,Local news,Special interest,Press Review,News,Resources

Russia’s floating power plant clear for operation

Russia’s floating power plant clear for operation: Two former Japanese prime ministers have released a proposal to immediately scrap all nuclear power plants in the country. They also called for a complete shift to renewable energy sources by 2050.

Japan ex-prime minister Koizumi pushes bill to kill nuclear power- Nikkei Asian Review

Japan ex-prime minister Koizumi pushes bill to kill nuclear power- Nikkei Asian Review: TOKYO -- A group advised by two former Japanese prime ministers on Wednesday unveiled the outline of a bill calling for an immediate shutdown of count

Former Japanese Leaders Unveil Zero-nuclear Plan - NHK NEWSLINE - News - NHK WORLD

Former Japanese Leaders Unveil Zero-nuclear Plan - NHK NEWSLINE - News - NHK WORLD: Two former Japanese prime ministers have released a proposal to immediately scrap all nuclear power plants in the country. They also called for a complete shift to renewable energy sources by 2050.

Koizumi, Hosokawa Want Immediate Halt of Nuclear Plants (News) | Nippon.com

Koizumi, Hosokawa Want Immediate Halt of Nuclear Plants (News) | Nippon.com: Former Prime Ministers Junichiro Koizumi and Morihiro Hosokawa on Jan. 10 announced the drafting of

Two ex-prime ministers team up on ‘bill’ to end nuclear power：The Asahi Shimbun

Two ex-prime ministers team up on ‘bill’ to end nuclear power：The Asahi Shimbun: Former Prime Ministers Junichiro Koizumi and Morihiro Hosokawa on Jan. 10 announced the drafting of

As Trump's fossil-fuel 'energy dominance' plan founders, a crucial solar energy decision nears - LA Times

As Trump's fossil-fuel 'energy dominance' plan founders, a crucial solar energy decision nears - LA Times: The president's plan to bolster the fossil fuel sector and achieve "American energy dominance" ran aground this week on the rocks of economic irrelevance and political miscalculation. But a truly relevant decision on a tariff on imported solar panels is coming soon.

Energy Policy Should Focus on Climate - Bloomberg

Energy Policy Should Focus on Climate - Bloomberg: Supporting coal makes no sense, but nuclear power should stay in the picture.

Trump energy ally Robert Murray slams FERC for rejecting coal subsidy

Trump energy ally Robert Murray slams FERC for rejecting coal subsidy: FERC commissioners want more evidence before they make any calls.

Rejection of Coal and Nuclear Subsidies Is a Win for Fact-Based Policymaking

Rejection of Coal and Nuclear Subsidies Is a Win for Fact-Based Policymaking: FERC commissioners want more evidence before they make any calls.

U.S. energy regulator rejects bid to favour coal and nuclear power - Nasdaq.com

U.S. energy regulator rejects bid to favour coal and nuclear power - Nasdaq.com: LONDON, Jan 10- Federal regulators in the United States have declined to act on a proposal from the secretary of energy that would have supported.

Nuclear power could devastate | Commentaries | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo

Nuclear power could devastate | Commentaries | San Luis Obispo | New Times San Luis Obispo: Closing Diablo could prevent a disaster we'll not soon recover from

Australia has 'missed the boat' on nuclear power

Australia has 'missed the boat' on nuclear power: Both critics and supporters see little future for large-scale nuclear power in Australia’s energy mix

FERC, Fuel, and the Future

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Nuclear Reactor Market 2017: Global Industry Analysis, Top Company, Research Forecast, Analysis and Supply Demand Report 2022 – satPRnews

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FDA issues guidance for lowest possible radiation dose for pediatric x-rays | Health Imaging

FDA issues guidance for lowest possible radiation dose for pediatric x-rays | Health Imaging: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a new guidance on Jan. 9 warning that the lowest radiation dose possible should be used for pediatric patient X-ray exams.

What is Donald Trump's nuclear plan? - RN Breakfast - ABC Radio National (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

What is Donald Trump's nuclear plan? - RN Breakfast - ABC Radio National (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): A former official who's seen the latest draft of the Pentagon's nuclear policy review says the Trump administration wants to build a new low-yield nuclear warhead for its Trident missiles.

Cyber attacks on nuclear arsenals 'could lead to inadvertent launches', think tank warns

Cyber attacks on nuclear arsenals 'could lead to inadvertent launches', think tank warns: Cyber attacks on nuclear arsenals 'could lead to inadvertent launches', think tank warns

California regulators to decide fate of state’s last nuclear plant Thursday - San Francisco Chronicle

California regulators to decide fate of state’s last nuclear plant Thursday - San Francisco Chronicle

Rising Concerns About Nuclear War as Trump Prepares to Loosen Constraints on Weapons | Common Dreams

Rising Concerns About Nuclear War as Trump Prepares to Loosen Constraints on Weapons | Common Dreams: "We are flirting with unacceptably high risks that carry catastrophic consequences for the country and the world. No one can afford to not take Trump's threats seriously."

[Egypt] Gowling WLG concludes negotiations for landmark Rosatom El Dabaa nuclear power project

[Egypt] Gowling WLG concludes negotiations for landmark Rosatom El Dabaa nuclear power project: [Egypt] Gowling WLG concludes negotiations for landmark Rosatom El Dabaa nuclear power project

Worldwide Nuclear Decommissioning Services Market 2021 by Opportunities, Restraints Product, Key Developments, Overview & Forecast – satPRnews

Worldwide Nuclear Decommissioning Services Market 2021 by Opportunities, Restraints Product, Key Developments, Overview & Forecast – satPRnews

Americans planned to drop 466 nuclear bombs on the USS after WWII

Americans planned to drop 466 nuclear bombs on the USS after WWII: The Americans realised that they were going to bomb the country that had defeated Nazi Germany

Nuclear Decommissioning. Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy – satPRnews

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Nuclear Safety in Light Water Reactors – satPRnews

Nuclear Safety in Light Water Reactors – satPRnews

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Nuclear Power Industry in the US: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – satPRnews

Nuclear Power Industry in the US: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – satPRnews

Infrastructure and Methodologies for the Justification of Nuclear Power Programmes. Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy – satPRnews

Infrastructure and Methodologies for the Justification of Nuclear Power Programmes. Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy – satPRnews

Decommissioning progress for unique Canadian reactor

Decommissioning progress for unique Canadian reactor: Canadian federal and provincial authorities have completed their technical assessment of Canadian Nuclear Laboratories' (CNL's) draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed in-situ decommissioning of Whiteshell Reactor 1 (WR-1).

France and China to enhance nuclear energy cooperation

France and China to enhance nuclear energy cooperation: Cooperation on nuclear power technology is to be expanded between China General Nuclear (CGN) and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) under an agreement signed yesterday in Beijing. New Areva and China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) have also agreed to work towards signing a contract for the construction of a used fuel processing and recycling facility in China.

High or low: which of IAEA’s future nuclear capacity scenarios is most realistic? - Power Technology

High or low: which of IAEA’s future nuclear capacity scenarios is most realistic? - Power Technology

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Several Milestones Reached at Nuclear Power Projects Around the World: Several nuclear power plant construction projects, including Flamanville, Olkiluoto, Taishan, Hualong One, Barakah, and Rostov, reaching key milestones.

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Energy panel rejects Trump administration plan to boost coal, nuclear power plants | PBS NewsHour

Energy panel rejects Trump administration plan to boost coal, nuclear power plants | PBS NewsHour: The decision by the Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was unexpected and comes amid repeated promises by Trump to revive coal as the nation's top power source.

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After the tsunami: how tidal energy could help Japan with its nuclear power problem

After the tsunami: how tidal energy could help Japan with its nuclear power problem: Unsurprisingly, the Japanese feel ambivalent about nuclear power, but part of their energy needs could be answered by the country's tidal potential.

Oyster Creek Adjusts Power Levels Due To Unusual Conditions | Jersey Shore Online

Oyster Creek Adjusts Power Levels Due To Unusual Conditions | Jersey Shore Online: The Oyster Creek Generating Station reduced power, declaring an “Unusual Event” on Saturday, Jan. 6 when unusually low tides and high winds affected the water levels in the bay.

PG&E moves closer to retiring Diablo Canyon nuke with proposed decision from CPUC | Utility Dive

PG&E moves closer to retiring Diablo Canyon nuke with proposed decision from CPUC | Utility Dive: Utility industry news, voices and jobs for energy industry professionals. Optimized for your mobile phone.

Fallout From 'Nuclear Button' Tweets: Jump In Sales Of Radiation Drug | 90.1 FM WABE

Fallout From 'Nuclear Button' Tweets: Jump In Sales Of Radiation Drug | 90.1 FM WABE: After a war of words between President Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un over the ability to launch nuclear attacks from their desks, orders rose for pills to protect against radiation.

NRC Approves NuScale's Fundamental SMR Safety Feature - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

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Santee Cooper to feds: Stop SCANA from dropping permits for failed nuclear project | Business | postandcourier.com

Santee Cooper to feds: Stop SCANA from dropping permits for failed nuclear project | Business | postandcourier.com: Santee Cooper is trying to block Cayce-based SCE&G from surrendering federal licenses that are crucial to one day finishing the V.C. Summer nuclear expansion project.

Santee Cooper tries to stop SCE&G from dropping Summer license | The State

Santee Cooper tries to stop SCE&G from dropping Summer license | The State: Santee Cooper is trying to block Cayce-based SCE&G from surrendering federal licenses that are crucial to one day finishing the V.C. Summer nuclear expansion project.

NRC Approves Safety Design for NuScale SMR - Power Engineering

NRC Approves Safety Design for NuScale SMR - Power Engineering

Plymouth nuclear plant remains closed from last week’s storm - The Boston Globe

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Officials at Entergy Corp.

NRC Approves Safety Design for NuScale SMR - Power Engineering

NRC Approves Safety Design for NuScale SMR - Power Engineering

Small nukes pass key step as regulators approve NuScale safety system | Utility Dive

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NRC agrees NuScale SMR needs no back-up power

NRC agrees NuScale SMR needs no back-up power: The US nuclear regulator is satisfied that NuScale Power's small modular reactor (SMR) design can operate safely without the need for safety-related electrical systems. The reactor uses passive safety features, such as relying on convection, not pumps, to circulate water in the primary circuit.

U.S. GAO - Nuclear Security: CBP Needs to Take Action to Ensure Imported Radiological Material Is Properly Licensed

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