Ageing nuclear assets don't have to mean higher maintenance costs. Discover how HVTS® cladding helps extend the life of PWR secondary system components, reduce outage duration, support ALARA principles, and protect against FAC, erosion-corrosion and other degradation mechanisms. Learn more.

October 22, 2024, 3:00PMNuclear News

Legislative proposals focused on streamlining the U.S. nuclear energy export process have circulated on Capitol Hill for several years, notably aimed at establishing a single point of contact in the government to simplify global nuclear projects.

The most recently introduced International Nuclear Energy Act (INEA) proposal (S. 826) promotes engagement with partner nations to develop a civil nuclear export strategy and to offset China’s and Russia’s growing influence on international nuclear energy development.

To continue reading, log in or create a free account!

Oklo’s Isotope Test Reactor achieves criticality

August 6, 2026, 3:36PMNuclear News

Oklo’s Groves Isotope Test Reactor became the fifth Department of Energy–authorized reactor to achieve criticality under the agency’s authorization process, it was announced earlier...

North Anna power plant seeks ESP renewal

August 6, 2026, 12:32PMNuclear News

Dominion Energy Virginia is seeking a 20-year renewal of the early site permit (ESP) the Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued for its North Anna nuclear power plant site in Virginia. North...

NRC issues draft EA/FONSI for Duane Arnold restart

August 4, 2026, 3:54PMNuclear News

Efforts by NextEra Energy to restart the Duane Arnold nuclear power plant as early as 2029 continue to move forward with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's preliminary environmental...

A closer look at the initial NLIC selections—Part 1

August 4, 2026, 12:26PMNuclear News

In January, the Department of Energy announced a new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus (NLIC) program, inviting states via a request for information to express their interest in hosting a...

NRC, FEMA talk emergency preparedness for Crane restart

July 30, 2026, 1:54PMNuclear News

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission held its latest public meeting in central Pennsylvania on Tuesday to provide an update the progress being made to restart the Crane nuclear power plant...

Developers, officials talk advanced reactor outlook with NRC

July 22, 2026, 5:17PMNuclear News

The public had a rare opportunity Tuesday morning when the Nuclear Regulatory Commission gathered leaders from the Department of Energy, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, TerraPower,...

House subcommittee OKs six nuclear permitting reform bills

July 15, 2026, 12:40PMNuclear News

The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy introduced six nuclear permitting reform bills back in June. The mostly bipartisan bills returned to the subcommittee on...

NRC addresses NEPA proposed rule in public meeting

July 29, 2026, 7:05AMNuclear News

Changes that Nuclear Regulatory Commission officials have labeled as significant could be coming to the agency’s environmental review regulations if its proposed rule on National...

Five states named Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus finalists

July 28, 2026, 12:46PMNuclear News

Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Utah are the finalists to potentially host Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses, the Department of Energy announced today.Energy Secretary Chris...

NRC cooperating with Coast Guard, Marine Minerals Administration

July 27, 2026, 3:43PMNuclear News

Within the past month, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has signed memorandums of understanding to increase its cooperation with two U.S. maritime organizations. In late June, the NRC signed...

U.S. lawmakers look to simplify export control to grow international nuclear partners

Related Articles