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Nuclear Power News - 2006
November 27, 2006
NRC Renews Operating License for Monticello Nuclear Power Plant for 20 Years
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) renewed the operating license of the Monticello nuclear generating plant in Minnesota for an additional ... more
October 25, 2006
EC Approves Construction of French Nuclear Power Plant
The European Commission (EC) sent the French authorities a favorable opinion on the investment project for the construction of a new European ... more
October 24, 2006
IEEE Revises Motor Standards for Nuclear Power Stations
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) revised IEEE 334 - Standard for Qualifying Continuous Duty Class 1E Motors ... more
October 10, 2006
NRC Tritium Task Force Issues Report, Finds No Health Impact
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued the findings of a group of experts concerning inadvertent, unmonitored releases of radioactive ... more
October 10, 2006
NRC Reorganizes Materials, Agreement State Programs
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) reorganized its Nuclear Materials and Agreement State programs into two new program offices, completing ... more
September 25, 2006
NRC Terminates Construction Permits for Unfinished Bellefonte Nuclear Plants
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) request to terminate the construction permits for ... more
September 21, 2006
EC Proposes Joint Undertaking for European Contribution to ITER Fusion Project
The European Commission (EC) published proposals for the creation of a joint undertaking to provide the European contribution to the ITER international ... more
September 19, 2006
NRC Announces Availability of Vogtle Early Site Permit Application
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released an application from Southern Nuclear Operating Co. for an early site permit (ESP) for property ... more
August 14, 2006
DOE Awards $3.3M for Advanced Remediation Technology Contracts
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) awarded 12 contracts totaling $3.3M to support the development of ... more
August 9, 2006
NRC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule on Expanded Authority
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comments on a proposed rule to incorporate newly added radioactive "byproduct" ... more
August 3, 2006
Idaho National Lab Issues RFP for Next Generation Nuclear Plant
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho National Laboratory issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering services in support of development ... more
August 3, 2006
Idaho National Lab Issues RFP for Next Generation Nuclear Plant
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho National Laboratory issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering services in support of development ... more
July 25, 2006
ASME Announces First Nuclear Accreditation in China
Shanghai Boiler Works Ltd. (SBWL) became the first manufacturer in China to obtain nuclear accreditation under Section III of the American Society ... more
July 25, 2006
ASME Announces First Nuclear Accreditation in China
Shanghai Boiler Works Ltd. (SBWL) became the first manufacturer in China to obtain nuclear accreditation under Section III of the American Society ... more
July 15, 2006
NRC Publishes Notice on Groundwater Contamination Due to Leaks
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) sent an information notice to all operators of nuclear power plants and research and test reactors, ... more
July 12, 2006
OSHA Clarifies Jurisdiction for DOE Sites in 14 States
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that 14 states with OSHA-approved state plans will assume occupational ... more
July 12, 2006
DOE Seeks Industry Participation for Next Generation Nuclear Plant
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking expressions of interest from industry teams interested in participating in the development and ... more
July 12, 2006
DOE Seeks Industry Participation for Next Generation Nuclear Plant
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking expressions of interest from industry teams interested in participating in the development and ... more
July 12, 2006
OSHA Clarifies Jurisdiction for DOE Sites in 14 States
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that 14 states with OSHA-approved state plans will assume occupational ... more
July 3, 2006
NRC Issues License for N.M. Gas Centrifuge Uranium Enrichment Plant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a license to Louisiana Energy Services (LES) to construct and operate a gas centrifuge uranium ... more
July 3, 2006
NRC Renews Operating Licenses for Brunswick Steam Electric Plant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) renewed the operating licenses of the Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2, for an additional ... more
June 28, 2006
IEC Publishes Software Requirements for Nuclear Power Plants
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) published the second edition of a standard that details software related requirements for ... more
June 12, 2006
NRC Proposes Changes to Occupational Radiation Dose Regulations
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering amending several regulations dealing with radiation doses to workers at licensed facilities. ... more
June 12, 2006
NRC Seeks Comments on Draft Standard Review Plan for DOE Sites
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on a draft standard review plan for its technical reviews of U.S. Department ... more
June 5, 2006
NRC Publishes Licensing, Inspection, Annual Fees for Fiscal Year 2006
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) amended its regulations to reflect the licensing, inspection and annual fees it will charge applicants ... more
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