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Jul 3
As America celebrates 250 years of independence, the NRC is proud to enable the safe and secure use of nuclear technology that strengthens our nation's energy security, innovation, and global leadership. Happy 250th, America!
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Jul 2
🗓️ #NRCNews: We've scheduled public outreach to discuss the 2025 safety performance of the Grand Gulf Nuclear Station on July 11. nrc.gov/sites/default/files/…
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Jul 1
✅ Big day at the NRC! We just issued proposed rules to modernize reactor oversight and radiation protection — and dropped draft text that will reshape our environmental review process under NEPA. Read NEPA draft: nrc.gov/docs/ML2617/ML26176A…
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Jul 1
✅ We're proposing an update to our radiation protection regulations that would maintain existing public and worker dose limits while reducing unnecessary regulatory burden and modernizing requirements to reflect current science and operating experience. nrc.gov/sites/default/files/…
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Jul 1
✅ We're proposing a sweeping package of regulatory reforms aimed at modernizing reactor licensing, safety oversight, and siting practices for nuclear power plants. nrc.gov/sites/default/files/…
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Jun 30
💡Forty years ago this month, River Bend Station Unit 1 started commercial operations. Located in St. Francisville, River Bend became the second nuclear power plant to produce electricity in Louisiana, and provides approximately 8% percent of the state's total energy demand.
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Jun 30
✅ We've authorized Framatome to produce uranium fuel enriched up to 10 weight percent. This is a significant step toward commercial production of TRISO fuel, an advanced material that will power some of the nation's next-generation reactors. nrc.gov/docs/ML2615/ML26155A…
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Jun 29
Chairman Nieh joined @CFTNI President @1796farewell on the latest Three Questions podcast episode to discuss the NRC's biggest transformation in decades. Listen here: nationalinterest.org/blog/en…
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Jun 26
✅ Two of our advanced reactor teams led by Office Director Jeremy Bowen observed zero power criticality demonstrations under @Energy’s reactor pilot program. These engagements help the NRC stay informed as innovative reactor technologies edge closer to commercial deployment.
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Jun 26
✅ We signed a new MOU with the @USCG that modernizes how both agencies work together to oversee innovative maritime nuclear systems. nrc.gov/docs/ML2609/ML26096A…
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Jun 25
✅ #NRCNews: We've proposed a rule that would establish a clear regulatory pathway for disposing of Greater-Than-Class-C radioactive waste. nrc.gov/sites/default/files/…
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Jun 25
Anna Bradford, head of our Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, has a global perspective from her time at @iaeaorg. Now back home, she shares how that experience is shaping her role in overseeing the U.S. reactor fleet on @FederalNewsNet’s Federal Drive. youtu.be/BUqIE1VMd_A?si=hC_q…

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Ho Nieh: "What we're doing in our permitting process for nuclear, we are taking out the red tape. That's what @POTUS' Executive Order asked the NRC to do."
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Jun 25
Ho Nieh of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission discusses efforts to modernize nuclear power in the U.S.: cnb.cx/4aEM20T
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Jun 25
We’ve finished our safety review five months early for @TVAnews request to build a BWRX-300 small modular reactor in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Our final decision will come later this year. Learn more at: nrc.gov/docs/ML2616/ML26168A…
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Jun 24
✅ #NRCNews: We've posted the subsequent license renewal application for the R. E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant. nrc.gov/sites/default/files/…
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Jun 23
We met with the @UofIllinois and @nano_nuclear today to mark the start of our review of U of I’s proposed new research reactor.
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Jun 23
The KRONOS micro modular reactor uses helium cooling and molten salt heat transfer, and would give students and researchers hands-on training on next generation technology. We expect to finalize the environmental assessment in May 2027 and the safety evaluation in September 2027.
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Jun 23
✅ #NRCNews: We've proposed major modernization of our nuclear security requirements. nrc.gov/sites/default/files/…
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Jun 22
🎉 Celebrating 52 years of the Resident Inspector Program! Since 1974, our resident inspectors have been our onsite eyes and ears, providing daily oversight, independent verification, and unwavering commitment to nuclear safety. We honor their continued dedication and service.
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