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Major Energy and Environmental News and Commentary affecting the Nuclear Industry.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

The USS Harry S. Truman: Metal 3D Printing to Play a Role in Designing Navy Warships | 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing

The USS Harry S. Truman: Metal 3D Printing to Play a Role in Designing Navy Warships | 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing

Santee Cooper sale: SC House Speaker Jay Lucas open to idea | The State

Santee Cooper sale: SC House Speaker Jay Lucas open to idea | The State: SC House Speaker Jay Lucas says he is open to selling Santee Cooper, days after a consultant’s report said a buyer could lower electric bills for the 2 million South Carolinians who use the utility’s power.

'I'm not confident at all': U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham casts real doubt on Energy Department | News | aikenstandard.com

'I'm not confident at all': U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham casts real doubt on Energy Department | News | aikenstandard.com

Stabilisation work on second Hanford tunnel nears completion - World Nuclear News

Stabilisation work on second Hanford tunnel nears completion - World Nuclear News: Work to stabilise a 1688-foot (515-metre) long tunnel containing contaminated equipment from historic plutonium production activities at the US Department of Energy's Hanford site in Washington State is over 75% complete.

Licence resubmitted for Belgian repository - World Nuclear News

Licence resubmitted for Belgian repository - World Nuclear News: Ondraf/Niras, the Belgian agency for the management of radioactive waste, yesterday submitted a completed licence application for the construction of a low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste disposal facility at Dessel.

Urenco USA announces HALEU activities - World Nuclear News

Urenco USA announces HALEU activities - World Nuclear News: Enrichment company Urenco USA has announced a new programme covering the production of high-assay low enriched uranium (HALEU), and is considering the construction of a dedicated HALEU unit at its US uranium enrichment facility.

Correcting course on Iran: Trump has left us painfully isolated; it's time to reorient our foreign policy - NY Daily News

Correcting course on Iran: Trump has left us painfully isolated; it's time to reorient our foreign policy - NY Daily News: Last week, Germany, France and Britain launched their own payment channel to help European companies bypass U.S. sanctions on Iran. The channel, known as INSTEX (Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges), is meant to facilitate legitimate trade with Iran and persuade the country to continue fulfil

NRC Proposes $7,250 Fine to U.S. Geological Survey for Research Reactor Violations

NRC Proposes $7,250 Fine to U.S. Geological Survey for Research Reactor Violations



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Utah radioactive waste bill draws heat from critics | Deseret News

Utah radioactive waste bill draws heat from critics | Deseret News: A legislative proposal amending how the state of Utah classifies radioactive waste and its conditions for disposal came under severe criticism Tuesday before the Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee.

Davis-Besse nuclear plant takes more steps toward closing - News - Akron Beacon Journal - Akron, OH

Davis-Besse nuclear plant takes more steps toward closing - News - Akron Beacon Journal - Akron, OH

Feds uphold Edgemont-area uranium license after judge deems it illegal | Local | rapidcityjournal.com

Feds uphold Edgemont-area uranium license after judge deems it illegal | Local | rapidcityjournal.com: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has decided to uphold a company’s license to mine for uranium near Edgemont, even though a federal judge has declared that the existence of the

Leningrad Phase II Progress Report - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

Leningrad Phase II Progress Report - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

Shin-Kori Unit 4 Startup Approved - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers

Shin-Kori Unit 4 Startup Approved - News - Nuclear Power News - Nuclear Street - Nuclear Power Plant News, Jobs, and Careers: The latest nuclear news in Nuclear Power Industry about utilities, companies, suppliers in the nuclear energy market.

Nuclear Power Plant and Equipment Market detailed information regarding the various key players.

Nuclear Power Plant and Equipment Market detailed information regarding the various key players.: The Nuclear Power Plant and Equipment report provides Latest trends,dynamics , Financials condition of market with Various opportunities  as well as  Threats in the target market

Nuclear plant utilization rate falls to 37-year low in 2018       | Business Recorder

Nuclear plant utilization rate falls to 37-year low in 2018       | Business Recorder

The Cost to Clean Up America’s Cold War Nuclear Waste Jumps to $377 Billion

The Cost to Clean Up America’s Cold War Nuclear Waste Jumps to $377 Billion: The bill for a half century of nuclear weapons production is growing fast.

NRC sets meeting on nuclear plant license extension - News - seacoastonline.com - Portsmouth, NH

NRC sets meeting on nuclear plant license extension - News - seacoastonline.com - Portsmouth, NH

OPINION: Nuclear power and halting climate change | Editorials | Opinion | The Guardian

OPINION: Nuclear power and halting climate change | Editorials | Opinion | The Guardian: Peter Noakes

Guest Opinion

Having written in these pages often in support of nuclear energy, I feel obliged to address the concerns of the many good people who react with horror to the idea. I do so in the belief that this source of power is

Nuclear ‘Bailout’ Memo Circulating through PA Assembly

Nuclear ‘Bailout’ Memo Circulating through PA Assembly

Pennsylvania lawmakers seek to prevent premature closing of nuclear power plants - JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary

Pennsylvania lawmakers seek to prevent premature closing of nuclear power plants - JURIST - News - Legal News & Commentary: Members of Pennsylvania's House of Representatives and Senate sent memos to legislative members on Monday calling for action to prevent the premature closures of the Three Mile Island and Beaver Valle...