⚛️NRC Updates Approval for NAC International's Spent Fuel Cask
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is correcting a proposed rule that was published in the Federal Register on March 20, 2025, revising the NAC International, Inc. MAGNASTOR[supreg] Storage System listing within the "List of approved spent fuel storage casks" to include Amendment No. 15 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1031. This action is necessary to replace an incorrect phrase in the Summary caption of the document.
Learn More⚛️Public Notice on Nuclear Facility Operating License Amendments
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC, the Commission) is considering approval of one amendment request. The amendment request is for Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, Unit 1. For the amendment request, the NRC proposes to determine that it involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC). Because the amendment request contains sensitive unclassified non-safeguards information (SUNSI), an order imposes procedures to obtain access to SUNSI for contention preparation by persons who file a hearing request or petitions for leave to intervene.
Learn More⚛️Proposed NRC Amendments for Spent Fuel Storage Regulations
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its spent fuel storage regulations by revising the NAC International, Inc. MAGNASTOR[supreg] Storage System listing within the "List of approved spent fuel storage casks" to include Amendment No. 15 to Certificate of Compliance No. 1031. Amendment No. 15 revises the certificate of compliance to add a new variation of the Lightweight MAGNASTOR[supreg] Transfer Cask design, add a new concrete cask design, increase the maximum system head load capacity, add new loading patterns, add a thermal shunt for short loading patterns, remove the 5 percent burnup penalty, increase Passive MAGNASTOR[supreg] Transfer Cask heat load, add two new pressurized-water reactor fuel types to support future operations, modify the transportable storage canister lid to allow additional clearance near the top center of the basket, and correct and clarify principal design criteria, operating procedures, and the acceptance criteria and maintenance program. This amendment also makes corresponding revisions to previously approved drawings for the concrete cask, Technical Specifications Appendix A and Appendix B, specific chapters of the final safety analysis report, and several license drawings.
Learn More⚛️724th ACRS Meeting by the NRC
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announces the 724th Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS), focusing on topics including NuScale and Terrestrial Energy's design approvals. The agenda includes member discussions, deliberations, and public participation opportunities, with some sessions being closed to protect proprietary information.
Learn More⚠️Draft Regulatory Guide on Emergency Response for Nuclear Reactors
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing for public comment a draft Regulatory Guide (DG), DG-1423, "Emergency Response Planning and Preparedness for Nuclear Power Reactors." This DG is proposed Revision 7 of Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.101, "Emergency Response Planning and Preparedness for Nuclear Power Reactors." This proposed revision would endorse Revision 1 of the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) white paper, "Enabling a Remote Response by Members of an Emergency Response Organization," dated September 2024, and Revision 7 of NEI 99-01, "Development of Emergency Action Levels for Non-Passive Reactors," dated September 2024.
Learn More⚛️Hearing Notice for Powertech USA's Uranium Recovery License Renewal
This notice concerns a proceeding on Powertech (USA) Inc.'s license renewal application for the Dewey-Burdock In Situ Uranium Recovery Facility. It details the involvement of various organizations in the hearing process, upcoming hearings, and procedures for public participation, highlighting potential community concerns and regulatory oversight issues.
Learn More🛡️Holtec HI-STORM UMAX Storage System Compliance Updates
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its spent fuel storage regulations by revising the Holtec International HI- STORM UMAX Canister Storage System listing within the "List of approved spent fuel storage casks" to include Revision 1 to Amendment Nos. 0 through 2 to Certificate of Compliance (CoC) No. 1040. Revision 1 to Amendment Nos. 0 through 2 updates the CoC appendix A technical specifications for radiation protection and the associated bases information to clearly articulate the basis for the dose rate limits for the closure lids, modify the dose rate limit values and the description of the location of the dose rate measurements, and make other editorial changes.
Learn More⚠️NRC Order Prohibits Titan Inspections Manager from Activities
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is issuing an Order prohibiting Mr. Huey, a former manager at Titan Inspections, Inc. (Titan), from participating in NRC-licensed activities for three years. This action is being taken because the NRC determined that Mr. Huey deliberately caused Titan to violate NRC requirements by directing a radiographer to perform radiography at a location within NRC jurisdiction without a second qualified individual being present. Such conduct violates NRC regulations, which prohibit any licensee or employee of a licensee from engaging in deliberate misconduct that causes or would have caused, if not detected, a licensee, to be in violation of any rule, regulation, order, or any term, condition, or limitation of any license issued by the Commission. The Order is effective upon issuance.
Learn More⚠️NRC Notice on License Amendments for Palo Verde Facility Operations
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or the Commission) received and is considering approval of a request to amend three licenses. The request is for Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Units 1, 2, and 3. For each license amendment, the NRC proposes to determine that it involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC). Because the amendment request contains sensitive unclassified non- safeguards information (SUNSI), the NRC is issuing an order imposing procedures to obtain access to SUNSI for contention preparation by persons who file a hearing request or petition for leave to intervene.
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