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First neutron generator delivered to Mo-99 facility
First neutron generator delivered to Mo-99 facility
The first production accelerator has been delivered to Shine Medical Technologies' isotope production campus in Janesville, Wisconsin.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 19 October 2018
Changes to Oyster Creek emergency planning approved
Changes to Oyster Creek emergency planning approved
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved modifications to the emergency preparedness plan for Oyster Creek to reflect its decommissioning status. The plant shut down in September after 49 years of operation.
Regulation & Safety · Friday, 19 October 2018
SEFOR reactor vessel prepares to leave site
SEFOR reactor vessel prepares to leave site
The reactor vessel of the Southwest Experimental Fast Oxide Reactor (SEFOR) in Arkansas, which shut down over 45 years ago, has been placed in a carbon-steel container in preparation of its transport to a disposal site in Nevada.
Waste & Recycling · Tuesday, 16 October 2018
International forum shines spotlight on export controls
International forum shines spotlight on export controls
International experts are meeting in Abu Dhabi to discuss global nuclear non-proliferation and export controls at a four-day workshop hosted by the UAE's nuclear regulator. Meanwhile, China General Nuclear has described a change to US policy on exports to China as inappropriate.
Nuclear Policies · Monday, 15 October 2018
USA announces China export policy
USA announces China export policy
The US Department of Energy has established a new policy framework on civil nuclear cooperation with China, following a government policy review led by the US National Security Council. The policy covers exports of technology, equipment and components, and material to China.
Nuclear Policies · Friday, 12 October 2018
NRC centre activated ahead of hurricane
NRC centre activated ahead of hurricane
The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission yesterday activated its Atlanta regional incident response centre in anticipation of Hurricane Michael's landfall in the south-eastern USA. Southern Nuclear reduced power at the Farley nuclear power plant in Alabama as a precautionary measure.
Regulation & Safety · Thursday, 11 October 2018
First waste transferred to mega disposal unit at Savannah River
First waste transferred to mega disposal unit at Savannah River
The first transfer of radioactive liquid waste from an underground waste tank to a "mega-volume" facility - Saltstone Disposal Unit 6 - has been completed at the US Department of Energy's Savannah River Site.
Waste & Recycling · Thursday, 11 October 2018
NASA officials updated on nuclear thermal propulsion
NASA officials updated on nuclear thermal propulsion
BWX Technologies, Inc yesterday hosted officials from NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate for progress updates and technology demonstrations related to BWXT’s nuclear thermal propulsion programme.
New Nuclear · Wednesday, 10 October 2018
More milestones for Vogtle project
More milestones for Vogtle project
The first reactor coolant pumps have been lifted into place at the Vogtle project, marking another major milestone for the USA's AP1000 construction project.
New Nuclear · Tuesday, 9 October 2018
Centrus to prepare Oak Ridge facility for demolition
Centrus to prepare Oak Ridge facility for demolition
Centrus Energy Corp has been awarded a USD15 million work authorisation by the US Department of Energy for decontamination and decommissioning to prepare the K-1600 facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, for demolition.
Waste & Recycling · Wednesday, 3 October 2018
Comment period closes on US uranium investigation
Comment period closes on US uranium investigation
The US Department of Commerce should not place any import limits or restrictions on uranium from Canadian producer Cameco, the company said in its submission to the DOC's ongoing Section 232 investigation. The comment period on the investigation has now closed.
Uranium & Fuel · Tuesday, 2 October 2018
USA awards HEU downblending contract
USA awards HEU downblending contract
Nuclear Fuel Services Inc, a subsidiary of BWX Technologies Inc, has been awarded the largest single downblending contract in its history.
Uranium & Fuel · Monday, 1 October 2018
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