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Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX)
September 8–11, 2025
Atlanta, GA|Atlanta Marriott Marquis
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DOE issues new NEPA rule and procedures—and accelerates DOME reactor testing
Meeting a deadline set in President Trump’s May 23 executive order “Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy,” the DOE on June 30 updated information on its National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rulemaking and implementation procedures and published on its website an interim final rule that rescinds existing regulations alongside new implementing procedures.
Educational Session|Panel|Supply Chain Challenges & Opportunities
Monday, August 8, 2022|3:30–5:00PM EDT|Banyan 1
Track Organizer:
Bill Fry (Duke Energy)
Knowledge Manager:
Nathan Choplin (Duke Energy)
A variety of factors have led to an overall increase in the price of replacement parts. The “chicken or egg” situation is that reduced purchases from a shrinking market are causing supplier inefficiencies leading to higher prices. Utilities are responding to higher prices with initiatives such as 10CFR50.69, performing their own commercial grade dedication, Code Case N752, reducing purchase quantities, extending maintenance cycles, etc., all of which lead to reduced purchases of safety-related parts, more inefficiency for suppliers, and high prices.
This session will explore whether cost saving initiatives are actually saving costs, or whether the industry is simply robbing Peter to pay Paul. It will also explore improving supplier capacity utilization and other opportunities to jointly realize true cost savings.
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