Notice 9 May 2025 public meetings, compliance, nuclear regulation, transparency

📅Notice of Public Meetings by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announces a series of public meetings concerning strategic oversight of fuel facilities and other topics. The schedule includes tentative meetings for May and June 2025, emphasizing accessibility and the option for public participation via webcast. Further information can be obtained through designated NRC contacts.

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Notice 7 May 2025 nuclear regulation, construction permit, environmental assessment, wyoming, energy, terrapower

⚡Kemmerer Power Station Exemption's Business Implications

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff is making a finding of no significant impact (FONSI) for a proposed issuance of an exemption in response to a February 28, 2025 request, as supplemented by letters dated April 7, and April 29, 2025, for the proposed Kemmerer Power Station Unit 1 (Kemmerer 1) facility. Specifically, TerraPower, LLC (TerraPower), on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary US SFR Owner, LLC (USO), requested an exemption that would modify a portion of the definition of construction applicable to the prohibition on construction of production and utilization facilities without an NRC license for the proposed Kemmerer 1. If granted, this exemption would allow the driving of piles, subsurface preparation, placement of backfill, concrete, or permanent retaining walls within an excavation, installation of foundations, or in-place assembly, erection, fabrication or testing, which are for structures, systems, and components (SSCs) classified as non-safety-related with no special treatment (NST) the failure of which could cause a reactor scram or actuation of a safety-related system that are located on the proposed Kemmerer 1 energy island prior to receipt of a construction permit (CP) and without a limited work authorization. The NRC staff is issuing a final Environmental Assessment (EA) and FONSI associated with the proposed exemption request.

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Notice 5 May 2025 public meetings, nuclear regulation, fuel facilities, business impact, compliance

🏭NRC Sunshine Act Meetings Schedule for May-June 2025

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announces public meetings under the Sunshine Act, focusing on strategic overviews of fuel facilities and related business lines. These meetings are designed to facilitate public participation and discussion on critical regulatory matters related to the nuclear industry, with accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

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Notice 23 Apr 2025 special nuclear materials, nist, nuclear regulation, licensing, gaithersburg, research, compliance

⚛️NRC Renews NIST License for Special Nuclear Materials Usage

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed Special Nuclear Materials (SNM) License No. SNM-362, to the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, the licensee) located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The renewed license authorizes NIST to continue to possess and use SNM for a period of 10 years and will expire on April 10, 2035.

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Notice 18 Apr 2025 international trade, curtiss-wright, compliance, china, export license, nuclear regulation

🏭NRC Reviews Export License Application for Curtiss-Wright Corporation

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuing an export license (XR179), requested by Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW) by application dated February 20, 2025. CW seeks the NRC's approval to export four reactor coolant pumps, two replacement reactor coolant pumps, and minor reactor components to the People's Republic of China. The NRC is providing notice of the opportunity to comment, request a hearing, and petition to intervene on CW's application.

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Notice 15 Apr 2025 operational licensing, nuclear regulation, safety standards, amendments, compliance

⚛️NRC Monthly Notice on License Amendments with No Significant Hazards

Pursuant to section 189a.(2) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is publishing this regular monthly notice. The Act requires the Commission to publish notice of any amendments issued, or proposed to be issued, and grants the Commission the authority to issue and make immediately effective any amendment to an operating license or combined license, as applicable, upon a determination by the Commission that such amendment involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC), notwithstanding the pendency before the Commission of a request for a hearing from any person.

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Notice 9 Apr 2025 safety, employee rights, compliance, nrc, nuclear regulation

⚠️Revised NRC Form 3 Notice to Employees Available Now

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is announcing the availability of the latest version of NRC Form 3, "Notice to Employees." The NRC Form 3 describes certain responsibilities and rights of employers and employees who engage in NRC-regulated activities, including how employees can report violations or other safety concerns directly to the NRC. Licensees are required by law to post the form at prominent locations at the workplace to permit workers to view it easily.

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Notice 9 Apr 2025 connecticut, radioactive materials, compliance, nrc, nuclear regulation, business operations

⚛️NRC and Connecticut Agreement on Radioactive Material Regulations

As required by section 274e. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) is publishing the proposed Agreement for public comment (Appendix A). The NRC is also publishing the summary of a draft assessment by the NRC staff of the State of Connecticut's regulatory program. Comments are requested on the proposed Agreement and its effect on public health and safety. Comments are also requested on the draft staff assessment, the adequacy of the State of Connecticut's program, and the adequacy of the staffing of the State's program, as discussed in this document.

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Notice 4 Apr 2025 compliance, governance, energy sector, nuclear regulation, public meetings

⚛️Key Upcoming NRC Public Meetings Affecting Nuclear Sector

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announces public meetings scheduled between April and May 2025, covering various topics including micro-reactors and fuel facilities. These meetings are open for public participation and accessible through a webcast, aimed at keeping stakeholders informed about regulatory discussions and developments.

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Notice 26 Mar 2025 nrc, nuclear regulation, radioactive materials, connecticut, state agreement

⚛️NRC Proposed Agreement for Connecticut's Regulatory Authority Transition

As required by section 274e. of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (AEA), the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC or Commission) is publishing the proposed Agreement for public comment (Appendix A). The NRC is also publishing the summary of a draft assessment by the NRC staff of the State of Connecticut's regulatory program. Comments are requested on the proposed Agreement and its effect on public health and safety. Comments are also requested on the draft staff assessment, the adequacy of the State of Connecticut's program, and the adequacy of the staffing of the State's program, as discussed in this document.

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