U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

NRC’s Japan Task Force recommends changes to defense in depth measures at Nuclear Plans

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Editor

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Japan Task Force has proposed improvements in areas ranging from loss of power to earthquakes, flooding, spent fuel pools, venting and … Continue reading →

NRC Schedules Regulatory Conference to Discuss Apparent Violation

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Editor

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff has scheduled a regulatory conference with officials of Southern Nuclear Operating Co. on July 12 to discuss an apparent violation of … Continue reading →

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NRC Renews Operating Licenses for Salem Nuclear Power Plant

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Editor

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has renewed the operating licenses for the Salem Nuclear Generating Station Units 1 and 2 for an additional 20 years. The … Continue reading →

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Control Rod Blade Cracking Resulting in Design Lifetime

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Editor

All holders of an operating license or construction permit for a nuclear power pressurized-water reactor or boiling-water reactor (BWR) issued under Title 10 of the … Continue reading →

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NRC issues Annual Report on Abnormal Occurrences for FY2010

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Editor

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released its annual report on abnormal occurrences for fiscal year 2010, citing 15 events that occurred at licensed medical facilities … Continue reading →

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NRC Activates Incident Response Center for Tracking Events at the Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Editor

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is monitoring events at the Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant after a protective berm holding back floodwaters from the Missouri … Continue reading →

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NRC responds to Citizenletter Messages

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Editor

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has received thousands of nearly identical CitizenLetter© messages voicing concerns about U.S. operating nuclear power plants in light of Japan’s tragic … Continue reading →

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NRC tracking flooding at two nuclear power plants

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Editor

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is closely watching conditions along the Missouri River where floodwaters are rising at Cooper Nuclear Station and the Fort Calhoun … Continue reading →

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NRC issues new environmental protection requirements to avoid future legacy sites with radioactive material

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Editor

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published a final rule designed to prevent future “legacy sites” with insufficient funds for decommissioning by requiring licensees to minimize … Continue reading →

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Reactor trips resulting from water intrusion into electrical equipment

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Editor

All holders of operating licenses or construction permits for a nuclear power reactor issued under Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR) … Continue reading →

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NRC Issues Final Safety Culture Policy Statement

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Editor

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued its final safety culture policy statement that sets forth expectations that individuals and organizations involved in NRC-regulated activities establish … Continue reading →

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NRC to hold meeting to discuss Annual Assessment of Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Editor

Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, June 22, regarding the agency’s annual assessment of safety performance for the Vermont Yankee … Continue reading →

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NRC Cites Cooper Nuclear Station for Inspection Finding of Low to Moderate Safety Significance

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Editor

Cooper Nuclear Station will receive additional oversight from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission because of problems with procedures needed to safely shutdown the plant in the … Continue reading →

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NRC monitors alert, flooding at Fort Calhoun Nuclear Station

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Editor

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Tuesday monitored conditions at the Fort Calhoun Station, located 19 miles north of Omaha, Neb. The plant, operated by Omaha … Continue reading →

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International Safety Review Team visits Seabrook Nuclear Plant

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Editor

An international team of nuclear safety experts will visit the Seabrook nuclear power plant from June 7 through 23 to review operational safety practices at … Continue reading →