DOE Gives VTR Project the Green Light for Critical Decision 1Nuclear Policy WireSeptember 23, 2020, 4:00PM|ANS StaffThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on September 23 announced its approval of Critical Decision 1 for the Versatile Test Reactor (VTR) project, a one-of-a-kind scientific user facility that would support research and development of innovative nuclear energy and other technologies.To continue reading, log in or create a free account!
U.S. Senate begins debate on FY 2021 NDAANuclear Policy WireJune 29, 2020, 1:50PM|ANS StaffThe U.S. Senate voted last week to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to S.4049, the fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Debate on the legislation could take all this week, with hundreds of amendments already filed to the bill.ExpandTags:appropriationsbudgetcory bookerfy 2021lisa murkowskinational defense authorization actnuclear energy leadership actShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Department of Energy launches $230 million Advanced Reactor Demonstration ProgramNuclear Policy WireResearch & ApplicationsMay 14, 2020, 1:50PM|Nuclear News StaffToday, the U.S. Department of Energy announced the launch of the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program (ARDP) within the Office of Nuclear Energy. ARDP is designed to help domestic private industry demonstrate advanced nuclear reactors in the U.S.ExpandTags:advanced reactorsardpdoenational reactor innovation centerrita baranwalShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Brouillette reveals comprehensive nuclear energy strategyNuclear Policy WireApril 23, 2020, 4:19PM|ANS StaffToday, U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette announced a strategy for Restoring America's Competitive Nuclear Energy Advantage, a direct result of the efforts of the U.S. Nuclear Fuel Working Group established by President Trump in July 2019.ExpandTags:nuclear fuel working groupsecretary dan brouilletteu.s. doeShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
NRC cancelling Regulatory Information Conference (RIC)Nuclear Policy WireMarch 5, 2020, 8:19AM|ANS StaffToday the NRC announced that it would be cancelling next week's annual Regulatory Information Conference (RIC). See the official announcement below:To continue reading, log in or create a free account!
Washington, DC: Hearings of interest this weekNuclear Policy WireMarch 2, 2020, 8:28AM|ANS StaffNuclear to see more time in the limelight. Here are seven hearings this week to keep on your radar:Tuesday, March 3, 9:30 am EST: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing to examine the President's FY 2021 budget request for the Department of Energy. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette will provide testimony. To watch the hearing click here.To continue reading, log in or create a free account!
Brouillette takes budget to the Hill, and other nuclear policy newsNuclear Policy WireFebruary 28, 2020, 8:24AM|ANS StaffYesterday afternoon Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette testified on the proposed FY2021 DOE budget before the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development (EWD). You can view the hearing here. Secretary Brouillette's next stop with the budget request will be before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee on March 3.To continue reading, log in or create a free account!
President's budget request releasedNuclear Policy WireFebruary 10, 2020, 8:16AM|ANS StaffThis morning the White House released its FY2021 budget request. We don't expect federal agencies to issue their detailed budget requests—known as Congressional Justifications, or "CJ's"—for another week or two. In the meantime, here's what we know now:To continue reading, log in or create a free account!
Conference report for FY 2020 appropriations releasedNuclear Policy WireDecember 17, 2019, 8:05AM|ANS StaffYesterday, Appropriators released a two minibus package of FY 2020 measures for House passage today. Senate leadership will then plan to hold votes to clear the funding legislation for Drumpf's signature before the Friday funding deadlineTo continue reading, log in or create a free account!