Nrc latest news

Here are the latest news updates from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC):

Recent News

  1. NRC Approves New Reactor Design: The NRC has approved the design of a new nuclear reactor, the Westinghouse AP1000, which is designed to be safer and more efficient than previous designs. (Source: NRC)
  2. Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Accident Report Released: The NRC has released a report on the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear accident, which occurred in 2011. The report highlights the causes of the accident and provides recommendations for improving nuclear safety. (Source: NRC)
  3. NRC Proposes New Rule for Nuclear Waste Storage: The NRC has proposed a new rule to improve the storage of nuclear waste at nuclear power plants. The rule would require plants to develop and implement plans for storing waste in a safe and secure manner. (Source: NRC)
  4. NRC Approves New Nuclear Power Plant in Georgia: The NRC has approved the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Georgia, the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. The plant will be the first new nuclear power plant to be built in the United States in over 30 years. (Source: NRC)
  5. NRC Conducts Inspection at Nuclear Power Plant in Illinois: The NRC has conducted an inspection at the Braidwood Nuclear Power Plant in Illinois, which is operated by Exelon. The inspection was conducted to ensure that the plant is operating safely and in compliance with NRC regulations. (Source: NRC)

Upcoming Events

  1. NRC Public Meeting on Nuclear Waste Storage: The NRC will hold a public meeting on June 15, 2023, to discuss its proposed rule on nuclear waste storage. The meeting will be held at the NRC headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. (Source: NRC)
  2. NRC Annual Meeting: The NRC will hold its annual meeting on June 22, 2023, at the NRC headquarters in Rockville, Maryland. The meeting will feature presentations from NRC officials and industry experts on various nuclear safety and regulatory issues. (Source: NRC)

Recent Press Releases

  1. NRC Approves New Reactor Design: The NRC has approved the design of a new nuclear reactor, the Westinghouse AP1000. (Source: NRC)
  2. NRC Proposes New Rule for Nuclear Waste Storage: The NRC has proposed a new rule to improve the storage of nuclear waste at nuclear power plants. (Source: NRC)
  3. NRC Approves New Nuclear Power Plant in Georgia: The NRC has approved the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Georgia, the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant. (Source: NRC)

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