NRC to hold webinars in October on used fuel storage facility in TexasNuclear NewsPower & OperationsSeptember 18, 2020, 11:54AM|Nuclear News StaffThe Nuclear Regulatory Commission has scheduled four webinars in October to present its draft environmental findings and receive comments on Interim Storage Partners’ (ISP) proposed consolidated interim storage facility for used nuclear fuel in Andrews County, Texas.Information for the webinars will be posted on the NRC’s Public Meetings webpage. The webinars will be held at different times of the day to maximize opportunities for the public to participate and are tentatively scheduled for the following (all times are Eastern):October 1, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.October 6, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.October 8, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.October 15, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.ExpandTags:cisfinterim storageispnrcspent fuelwaste managementShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Advancing Nuclear: Paths to the FutureANS Nuclear CafeNovember 8, 2016, 2:41AM|ANS Nuclear Cafe"How do we move nuclear energy into the future?" was the question asked and answered in a variety of ways during a fascinating speakers' session that followed this morning's opening plenary. Several expert speakers in a variety of fields provided frank and illuminating commentary on the condition of nuclear now, and on the things that have to change for nuclear energy to be vibrant in the decades to come.Go to ArticleTags:idaho national laboratorynational laboratoriesnuclear technologysmall modular reactorsspent fuelspent nuclear fuel reprocessingShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Surface storage of used nuclear fuel - safe, cost-effective, and flexibleANS Nuclear CafeSeptember 16, 2014, 1:30PM|Rod AdamsIn August 2014, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved NUREG-2157, Generic Environmental Impact Statement for Continued Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel. That action was the end result of several years worth of detailed analysis of the known and uncertain impacts of storing used nuclear fuel on the earth's surface in licensed and monitored facilities.Go to ArticleTags:nuclear fuel cyclenuclear regulatory commissionradwaste solutionsspent fuelyucca mountainShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Spent fuel pool fire risk goes to zero a few months after reactor shutdownANS Nuclear CafeJune 10, 2014, 6:00AM|Rod AdamsIt's time to stop worrying about the risk of a spent fuel pool fire at decommissioned nuclear reactors. Even at operating reactors, there is good reason to put the risk quite low on any table that prioritizes items worth fretting over.Go to ArticleTags:radwaste solutionsspent fuelShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
A reason for holiday cheer–Significant court victories on nuclear wasteANS Nuclear CafeDecember 3, 2013, 7:00AM|Jim HopfA United States appellate court recently handed down two long-awaited rulings with respect to Yucca Mountain. As most observers expected, both decisions were decidedly in nuclear's favor.Go to ArticleTags:dc perspectivedepartment of energyjim hopfnuclear regulatory commissionspent fuelyucca mountainShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Nuclear Matinee: Removal of Spent Fuel from Fukushima Pool No. 4ANS Nuclear CafeNovember 22, 2013, 7:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeNews out of Fukushima-Daiichi this week is encouraging: TEPCO successfully transferred the first batch of fuel rod assemblies from the reactor unit No. 4 spent fuel pool to a common fuel pool building offering longer-term stable storage conditions. Completing the process for the more than 1,000 fuel rod assemblies that remain at No. 4 is projected to take a year, and will be a first major step toward decommissioning of the site.Go to ArticleTags:fukushimanuclear matineespent fuelspent fuel pool no. 4Share:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Nuclear Matinee: Test Missile vs. Spent Fuel CaskANS Nuclear CafeSeptember 27, 2013, 4:30PM|ANS Nuclear CafeYes, of course... in super slo-mo. Today's Nuclear Matinee features videos of a recent test conducted to simulate an aircraft crash on a HI-STAR 180 spent nuclear fuel transport cask, a product of Holtec International that is completing rigorous certification for the Swiss Federal Nuclear Safety Inspectorate.Go to ArticleTags:holtec internationalspent fuelShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Court Finally Rules on Yucca Mountain’s NRC License ReviewANS Nuclear CafeAugust 15, 2013, 1:57PM|Robert L. FergusonShortly after the Obama administration unlawfully terminated the Yucca Mountain Project, three Washington State citizens (Robert L. Ferguson [the author], Bill Lampson, and Gary Petersen) filed suit to hold the President and his administration accountable to the law. Similar suits filed by Aiken County, South Carolina, and the states of Washington and South Carolina; the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners; and Nye County, Nevada, were combined into one lawsuit.Go to ArticleTags:nuclear regulatory commissionrobert l. fergusonspent fuelShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Congress Hears Testimony on Nuclear Waste Administration Act of 2013ANS Nuclear CafeAugust 1, 2013, 6:00AM|Paul BowersoxBreaking the used nuclear fuel logjam?Go to ArticleTags:department of energymonizspent fuelShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Environmental Impact Evaluations – Seeing the Bigger (Nuclear vs. Fossil) PictureANS Nuclear CafeJune 11, 2013, 6:00AM|Jim HopfAs I discussed last fall, a federal appeals court ordered the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to perform more thorough evaluations in support of its new Waste Confidence Rule, particularly with respect to the potential impacts of long-term storage of spent fuel at plant sites. While those evaluations are being performed, the NRC has suspended all new plant licensing and plant license renewals.Go to ArticleTags:environmental benefits of nuclearjim hopfnuclear regulatory commissionsan onofrespent fuelShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
ANS Chicago Local Section welcomes Dr. Mark PetersANS Nuclear CafeJanuary 30, 2013, 7:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeWhat's Next For Used Nuclear Fuel and Nuclear Waste Management Policy?Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societyans local sectionsnuclear fuel cyclespent fuelspent nuclear fuel reprocessingShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Nuclear Matinee: Powering America – Managing Nuclear WasteANS Nuclear CafeDecember 20, 2012, 7:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeThe nuclear energy industry is the only large-scale energy producer responsible for managing and storing (and paying for) all the wastes generated by the process [in contrast to, for example... dumping wastes into the atmosphere].Go to ArticleTags:educationenvironmental benefits of nuclearnuclearnuclear fuel cyclenuclear matineespent fuelspent nuclear fuel reprocessingyucca mountainShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Nuclear Cafe Matinee: Nuclear Recycling in 4 MinutesANS Nuclear CafeDecember 14, 2012, 7:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeThe 800 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity produced by the 104 nuclear reactors in the United States each year -- all while emitting no greenhouse gases -- is by far America's biggest source of green energy. And this abundant energy source can become even greener by recycling used nuclear fuel.Go to ArticleTags:argonneargonne national laboratoryenvironmental benefits of nuclearnational laboratoriesnuclear fuel cyclepyroprocessingspent fuelspent nuclear fuel reprocessingShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
ANS International High-Level Radioactive Waste Management Topical MeetingANS Nuclear CafeNovember 28, 2012, 7:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeIntegrating Storage, Transportation, and DisposalGo to ArticleTags:american nuclear societyhlwnuclear fuel cyclespent fuelspent nuclear fuel reprocessingShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Spent Fuel Pool at Oyster CreekANS Nuclear CafeOctober 30, 2012, 1:01AM|Will DavisAs the Eastern half of the United States falls under siege by Hurricane Sandy and combined weather fronts-which together are being termed "Frankenstorm"-the nuclear community is targeted by nuclear opponents keen on capitalizing on this severe weather event. A recent piece quoting Arnold Gundersen asserts that Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station is facing serious problems should it lose offsite power, saying essentially that the plant will be unable to provide cooling for the spent fuel in its spent fuel pool.Go to ArticleTags:arnie gundersonbwrshurricane sandynatural disastersnuclear regulatory commissionoyster creekspent fuelspent fuel poolswill davisShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Update on Nuclear Waste Confidence Court RulingANS Nuclear CafeOctober 22, 2012, 6:00AM|Jim HopfAs I discussed in a June 20 ANS Nuclear Cafe post, a federal appeals court rejected the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's new nuclear Waste Confidence rule, and ordered the NRC to perform a more thorough evaluation that addresses potential risks and health and environmental impacts of very long term storage of nuclear waste at nuclear sites (until a final disposal option is developed).Go to ArticleTags:dc perspectivedry cask storageenvironmental benefits of nuclearenvironmental impact statementlicensingnuclear regulatory commissionspent fuelwaste confidencewaste confidence rulingShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
ANS Friday Matinee: Eric Loewen at Arthur M. Sackler ColloquiumANS Nuclear CafeJuly 20, 2012, 6:00AM|ANS Nuclear CafeThe Arthur M. Sackler Colloquia addresses scientific topics of broad and current interest that cut across the boundaries of traditional disciplines. "The Science of Science Communication" was a Sackler Colloquium interdisciplinary scientific meeting held at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C., on May 21-22, 2012. At this meeting, American Nuclear Society Past President Dr. Eric Loewen addressed the other "three R's" of [nuclear] education: Radiation, Reactors, and Residuals.Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societyradiationspent fuelShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Some Big Changes in VermontANS Nuclear CafeJuly 10, 2012, 6:00AM|Howard ShafferSince the previous View from Vermont posted June 12, courts have issued several decisions that will have a major effect on nuclear power nationally, and on the Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant in particular. The Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Health Care Act has moved attention from these important federal court decisions, which otherwise would have received more publicity (outside of Vermont).Go to ArticleTags:entergynuclear regulatory commissionspent fuelview from vermontShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
Facts and fears at NRC public review in VermontANS Nuclear CafeJune 12, 2012, 6:00AM|Howard ShafferVermont Yankee's annual NRC performance review for the previous calendar year was held May 23, in Brattleboro Union High School, within 10 miles of the plant. In previous years, annual reports and state meetings have been held here, and in the Vernon Elementary School, across the road from the plant. The town of Vernon stopped hosting plant-related events due to behavior of some attendees.Go to ArticleTags:entergyhoward shaffernuclear energynuclear opponentsnuclear regulatory commissionpublic opinionspent fuelu.s. nuclear regulatory commissionvermontvermont yankeeview from vermontShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook
ANS's Mark Peters testifies to Congress on recycling used nuclear fuelANS Nuclear CafeJune 6, 2012, 7:05PM|ANS Nuclear CafeOn Wednesday, June 6, Dr. Mark T. Peters appeared on behalf of the American Nuclear Society before the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. Peters is the Deputy Laboratory Director for Programs at Argonne National Laboratory and testified at the invitation of the subcommittee.Go to ArticleTags:american nuclear societymox fuelnational laboratoriesnonproliferationnuclear fuel cycleplutoniumsouth koreaspent fuelspent nuclear fuel reprocessingShare:LinkedInTwitterFacebook