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NRC proposes technology-neutral approach for new reactor licensing

NRC proposes technology-neutral approach for new reactor licensing

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed rulemaking that would streamline the environmental reviews for future new nuclear reactors by presenting generic environmental impacts for those designs that fit within certain site and plant parameters.

Regulation & Safety 24 April 2024

Constellation applies to renew Dresden licence

Constellation applies to renew Dresden licence

US utility Constellation Energy Corporation has submitted a subsequent licence renewal application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for its two-unit Dresden nuclear power plant in Illinois. The plant's operating licence was first renewed by the NRC in 2004.

Corporate 17 April 2024

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PSEG to apply for second licence renewals for New Jersey plants

PSEG to apply for second licence renewals for New Jersey plants

PSEG Nuclear LLC has notified US regulators of its intent to seek subsequent licence renewal for the Salem and Hope Creek nuclear power plants, which together produce nearly half of New Jersey’s electricity and 85% of the state’s carbon-free generation.

Corporate 08 April 2024

TerraPower submits application to build Natrium reactor

TerraPower submits application to build Natrium reactor

The company says its application to build the Natrium reactor demonstration project is the first construction permit application for a commercial advanced reactor to be submitted to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Non-nuclear construction will begin this summer.

New Nuclear 02 April 2024

Licensing of El Cabril expansion progresses

Licensing of El Cabril expansion progresses

The Spanish government has issued the Environmental Impact Statement for the project to construct the southeast platform for the disposal of low and intermediate-level radioactive waste in the El Cabril disposal facility in Hornachuelos, in Córdoba province.

Waste & Recycling 29 February 2024

Fangchenggang 4 receives operating licence

Fangchenggang 4 receives operating licence

China's National Nuclear Safety Administration has granted an operating licence for unit 4 of the Fangchenggang nuclear power plant in China's Guangxi Autonomous Region. The unit is the second of two demonstration China General Nuclear-designed Hualong One (HPR1000) reactors at the site.

New Nuclear 28 February 2024

Constellation files Clinton licence renewal application

Constellation files Clinton licence renewal application

The 20-year licence renewal would allow the Illinois nuclear power plant to continue providing carbon-free energy to the region until 2047 with adequate market or policy support, Constellation Energy Corp said.

Corporate 16 February 2024

Westinghouse begins UK licensing process for AP300

Westinghouse begins UK licensing process for AP300

The company has formally submitted an application to the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero for approval to enter the Generic Design Assessment for the AP300 small modular reactor.

Regulation & Safety 13 February 2024

Environmental permitting of Polish SMR plant progresses

Environmental permitting of Polish SMR plant progresses

Orlen Synthos Green Energy can now begin environmental and siting research for its planned small modular reactor project in Stawy Monowskie, in Małopolska, Poland, after the country's General Director for Environmental Protection issued the scope of the environmental report for the project.

New Nuclear 05 February 2024

STUK requests extension to repository review deadline

STUK requests extension to repository review deadline

Finland's Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority has requested the deadline for its opinion on Posiva Oy's operating licence application for the world's first used fuel repository to be extended until the end of 2024. In September last year, it said it would not complete its review by the end of 2023 as originally planned.

Waste & Recycling 19 January 2024