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NRC Statement on Passing of Former President Carter

Nuclear Regulatory Commission - News Release
No: 24-084 December 30, 2024
CONTACT: Office of Public Affairs, 301-415-8200

NRC Statement on Passing of Former President Carter

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission mourns the loss of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States. President Carter exemplified a lifelong commitment to public service, innovation and safety and made extraordinary contributions to the nuclear community.
 
“President Carter’s legacy in the nuclear field serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of accountability, transparency and innovation in the safe use of nuclear technology,” said NRC Chair Christopher T. Hanson. “His work helped lay the foundation for the robust, effective regulatory framework we continue to uphold.”
 
President Carter’s leadership during the 1979 Three Mile Island accident remains a defining moment in NRC history. His selection of the NRC’s Harold Denton as the President’s personal representative provided stability during the worst of the event. President Carter’s leadership led to significant advancements in NRC regulatory oversight and safety protocols, many of which remain central to the agency’s mission today.
 
President Carter also oversaw a pivotal NRC reorganization that streamlined its operations and clarified the roles and authorities (particularly during emergencies) of the Chair, Commission and Executive Director for Operations. The changes enhanced the safety of nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials.
 
For more information about the history and mission of the NRC, visit www.nrc.gov.
 
By admin at Tue, 12/31/2024 - 13:12

Braidwood, Byron, Calvert Cliffs, FitzPatrick, LaSalle, Limerick, Nine Mile, Peach Bottom - Summary of November 7, 2024, Meeting with Constellation Energy Generation on Planned Alternative Requests Regarding Reactor Vessel Closure St

Subject: Braidwood, Byron, Calvert Cliffs, FitzPatrick, LaSalle, Limerick, Nine Mile, Peach Bottom - Summary of November 7, 2024, Meeting with Constellation Energy Generation on Planned Alternative Requests Regarding Reactor Vessel Closure Studs (L-2024-LRM-0114)
 
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By admin at Tue, 12/31/2024 - 13:05

Braidwood, Byron, Calvert Cliffs, Clinton, Dresden, FitzPatrick, LaSalle, Limerick, Nine Mile, Peach Bottom, Quad Cities, and Ginna - Alternative Request to Use American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

Subject: Braidwood, Byron, Calvert Cliffs, Clinton, Dresden, FitzPatrick, LaSalle, Limerick, Nine Mile, Peach Bottom, Quad Cities, and Ginna - Alternative Request to Use American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Case OMN-32
 
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By admin at Tue, 12/31/2024 - 12:39

AMD - Constellation - Adoption of TSTF-591 (EPID L-2024-LLA-0046)

Subject: AMD - Constellation - Adoption of TSTF-591 (EPID L-2024-LLA-0046)
 
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By admin at Sat, 12/28/2024 - 16:33

Fukushima waste removal

 
Last year they tried this for the first time with robots.  A sample the size of a rasin was removed.  Now with "lessons learned"  they are trying again. 
By admin at Sat, 12/28/2024 - 16:29

California state body approves rate increase for Diablo Canyon

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 December 23, 2024

California state body approves rate increase for Diablo Canyon life extension

By ExchangeMonitor
The California Public Utilities Commission last week approved $723 million in rate increases to let Pacific Gas & Electric Co. keep the state’s last nuclear power plant open through 2025, media reported.
 
The increases would cover operations of the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant from Sept. 1, 2023 through Dec. 21, 2025. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) voted 4 to 1 to approve the increase in a public meeting held Dec. 19, according to the Los Angeles Times and other outlets. 
 
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) still needs approval from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to keep Diablo Canyon open. The NRC is considering a 20-year license extension and staff have said they could finish their review of the utility’s license extension application by August 2025 or so. 
 
The California commission so far has approved PG&E to keep the plant open for only five of the 20 years the utility could get tacked on to its federal.
 
PG&E’s operating licenses for Diablo Canyon Unit 1 expired on Nov. 2, but NRC has allowed the reactor to stay online while federal staff vet the utility’s license renewal application. Unit 2’s license will lapse on Aug. 26 2025. 
 
Antinuclear activists have opposed Diablo Canyon’s license extension both in federal court and as part of the NRC’s ongoing review.
By admin at Thu, 12/26/2024 - 16:01

Where Will All of Big Tech’s Nuclear Waste Go?

 
Nuclear waste is spread across 94 different nuclear sites in the U.S. and has no permanent home. Big Tech is going to add more to the pile.
By admin at Thu, 12/26/2024 - 15:57

Summary of November 22, 2024, Partially Closed Observation Meeting with Constellation Energy Generation, LLC Regarding Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 Digital Upgrade of the Emergency Core Cooling System Compensated

Subject: Summary of November 22, 2024, Partially Closed Observation Meeting with Constellation Energy Generation, LLC Regarding Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, Units 2 and 3 Digital Upgrade of the Emergency Core Cooling System Compensated Level System
 
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Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 – Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action Re: LAR for ILRT interval and TS (EPID L-2024-LLA-0148)

Subject: Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2 – Acceptance of Requested Licensing Action Re: LAR for ILRT interval and TS (EPID L-2024-LLA-0148)
 
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By admin at Thu, 12/19/2024 - 14:49

NRC Issues Order Prohibiting Former Manager for Pennsylvania Firm from NRC-related Activities for Three Years

Nuclear Regulatory Commission - News Release
No: I-24-020 December 16, 2024
CONTACT: Diane Screnci, 610-337-5330
Neil Sheehan, 610-337-5331

NRC Issues Order Prohibiting Former Manager for Pennsylvania Firm from NRC-related Activities for Three Years

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is issuing an order prohibiting a former manager for a Pennsylvania radiography firm from involvement in NRC-licensed activities for three years due to deliberate misconduct. The order stems from a failure to adhere to safety requirements during radiography work conducted at a temporary job site in West Virginia.
 
Titan Inspection LLC, based in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, carried out industrial radiography activities in 2022 near Wheeling, West Virginia, and did not meet NRC requirements regarding radiographer staffing. An investigation by the NRC’s Office of Investigation determined that the radiographer assigned to the job and the former Titan manager were aware of the regulatory requirement but did not secure an assistant radiographer prior to performing work at the job site.
 
The NRC issued Severity Level III Notices of Violations to the company and the former radiographer earlier this year, as a result of the concerns identified.
 
Industrial radiography involves the use of a device containing nuclear material to check for cracks or flaws in materials that would not otherwise be visible.
 
By admin at Tue, 12/17/2024 - 11:13

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