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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Vitrification demolition 72 percent complete

Opinion: A New Climate of Realism Emerges in Energy Debate

Opinion: A New Climate of Realism Emerges in Energy Debate: For the new climate movement to hold, progressives and conservatives must embrace ideas and partners they’ve doubted or shunned in the past, Grumet writes.

Ghana targets 2029 to scale up production of power from nuclear - MyJoyOnline.com

Ghana targets 2029 to scale up production of power from nuclear - MyJoyOnline.com: Ghana can expect nuclear energy as a major source of power production by 2029, as plans are far advanced to ensure the country diversifies its energy mix to meet projected demands, a source at the Ministry of Energy has disclosed.

NY State officials urge FERC to take extra safety precautions with Algonquin pipeline - Daily Energy Insider

NY State officials urge FERC to take extra safety precautions with Algonquin pipeline - Daily Energy Insider: New York State officials are urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take additional action to minimize risk and protect public safety involving the Algonquin natural gas pipelines located near the Indian Point nuclear ... Read More »

Perry takes the stage - POLITICO

Perry takes the stage - POLITICO: EPA 'ready to deliver' on PFAS promises — DOE nominees in the spotlight

NYS agencies urge more scrutiny of Algonquin pipeline at Indian Point

NYS agencies urge more scrutiny of Algonquin pipeline at Indian Point: Several New York state agencies are asking the feds for 'additional scrutiny' of the Algonquin pipeline near the Indian Point nuclear power plant.

NUCLEAR: NRC promotes general counsel to top career staff position -- Tuesday, June 26, 2018 -- www.eenews.net E&E News -- Extend your trial

NUCLEAR: NRC promotes general counsel to top career staff position -- Tuesday, June 26, 2018 -- www.eenews.net E&E News -- Extend your trial: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced today that general counsel Margaret Doane will take over as executive director for operations, the agency's top career staff position.

NUCLEAR: Staffing woes led to 'exhaustion' at NRC operations center -- Monday, June 25, 2018 -- www.eenews.net E&E News -- Extend your trial

NUCLEAR: Staffing woes led to 'exhaustion' at NRC operations center -- Monday, June 25, 2018 -- www.eenews.net E&E News -- Extend your trial: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's operations center — responsible for safety assistance and NRC emergency response for reactors nationwide — was badly understaffed for parts of 2017, the agency's inspector general said in a new report.

Department Of Energy Announces $21 Million To Advance Solar Desalination Technologies

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ANS Nuclear Policy Wire June 26, 2018

June 26, 2018

Next Stop: A Fully-Funded DOE

Last night the Senate passed H.R. 5895 by 86-5. This "minibus" appropriations bill includes Energy & Water appropriations along with two other appropriations bills.

Senate and House appropriators must now work out the differences between the two versions of the bill in a conference before sending it to the President's desk.

Monday, June 25, 2018

Navy Nuclear Fuel Recycling Program Approved By Senate | Neutron Bytes

Navy Nuclear Fuel Recycling Program Approved By Senate | Neutron Bytes: The bipartisan proposal secured by Senators Crapo, Risch, and Whitehouse would fund a program to reuse spent naval fuel for advanced reactor technologies. A pilot plant is planned to be built at th…

Rs 752 bn released for development projects under PSDP

House panel approves four bills aiming to accelerate US nuclear energy sector - Daily Energy Insider

House panel approves four bills aiming to accelerate US nuclear energy sector - Daily Energy Insider: The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy approved four bills on Thursday that would bolster the competitiveness of U.S. nuclear energy companies, revise Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) fee recovery and make advanced nuclear ... Read More »

Flooding at Nine Mile Point - Union of Concerned Scientists

Flooding at Nine Mile Point - Union of Concerned Scientists: Regulation and Nuclear Power Safety #1

In July 1981, water flooded the Radwaste Processing Building containing highly radioactive waste for Unit 1 at the Nine Mile Point nuclear plant in upstate New York. The flood tipped over 55-gallon metal drums filled with highly radioactive material. The spi

New resident inspectors assigned to Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant | Limestone County | decaturdaily.com

Learn from British reactor case to foster new nuclear projects in Japan - The Japan News

Learn from British reactor case to foster new nuclear projects in Japan - The Japan News: It is significant for the Japanese government and businesses to take part in foreign countries’ projects to construct new nuclear power plants. The feasibility and risks of these projects should be scrutinized through the cooperation of the public and private sectors.

2 days left and SC Legislature has passed no VC Summer bills | The State: Nearly 11 months after two S.C. utilities abandoned their $9 billion effort to build two nuclear reactors, the S.C. General Assembly has yet to pass any laws addressing the largest financial debacle in state history.

Company to develop nuclear engine for Mars ship in Alabama | Local News | decaturdaily.com

Company to develop nuclear engine for Mars ship in Alabama | Local News | decaturdaily.com: HUNTSVILLE — A nuclear technology company says it will start developing products in Alabama which include a propulsion system that could send rockets to Mars.