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2026 Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
August 24–27, 2026
Dallas, TX|Hilton Anatole
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NRC shares more on reactor licensing proposed rule at virtual Q&A
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s proposed rule on modernizing reactor licensing, safety oversight, and siting practices ran over 550 pages when it was unveiled in July. To address the massive rulemaking, the NRC held three meetings last week to address all the topics.
At the third and final meeting, NRC staff addressed license and permit durations, 10 CFR Parts 52 and 54 enhancements, changes to emergency preparedness, and decommissioning financial assurances for new reactor applicants.
Technical Session|Panel
Wednesday, May 10, 2023|3:45–5:25PM MDT|Twin Falls Room
Session Chair:
Youssef A. Ballout
Session Organizer:
Alternate Chairs:
Sebastian C. Corbisiero
Vedant K. Mehta
Highlight the growth in the space nuclear industry, and discuss the challenges related to a rising staffing demand for commercial companies and national labs with respect to space nuclear. The university panelists would provide what is being done to grow future contributors to the field.
Jeff King
Colorado School of Mines
Dale Thomas
University of Alabama-Hunstville
Ron Faibish
General Atomics
Kate Kelly
BWXT
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