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Inspection by robot completed at VY

Mar 13 - Brattleboro Reformer - An inspection of Vermont Yankee's off gas pipe tunnel by a remotely operated vehicle was completed on Wednesday. More...

VY plans more leak inspections

Mar 13 - Brattleboro Reformer - The condensate storage tank at Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant may be inspected a third time to determine if it is leaking tritiated water into the ground under the plant. More...

James A. Fitzpatrick Nuclear Power Plant Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact

Mar 11, 2010 -- FIND, Inc. - The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering issuance of an exemption from the requirements of Part 50 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10 CFR), Appendix R, "Fire Protection Program for Nuclear Power Facilities Operating Prior to January 1, 1979," issued to Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. (the licensee), for the operation of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant (JAFNPP) located in Oswego County, NY. Therefore, as required by 10 CFR 51.21, the NRC is issuing this environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact. More...

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Nuclear is a safe and efficient way to meet rising energy demands

Mar 11 - McClatchy/Tribune - What would help our economy create hundreds of thousands of well-paying jobs, bring millions of dollars to federal and state treasuries, provide clean air, reduce our trade deficit and enable America to be less dependent on foreign oil? Granted, the cost of building new nuclear plants is high, but comparatively low nuclear fuel costs yield a significant savings over a plant's lifetime. More...

Nuke plant gets continued criticism from NRC on worker issue

Mar 9 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Paul Sisson North County Times, Escondido, Calif. - In a new report card issued to the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, federal regulators once again criticize the seaside power plant for failing to make sure that workers meticulously follow procedures designed to head off safety problems. More...

GSE Announces $3.3 Million of New Work in its Nuclear and Training Simulation Sectors

SYKESVILLE, Md., Mar 09, 2010 -- BUSINESS WIRE - GSE Systems, Inc. (GSE) (NYSE Amex:GVP), a leading global provider of real-time simulation and training solutions to the power, process, manufacturing and Government sectors, announced the award of approximately $3.3 million of new work in its nuclear simulation and training sectors. More...

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NRC says 2009 was a safe year at Millstone

Mar 9 - McClatchy-Tribune Regional News - Patricia Daddona The Day, New London, Conn. - Millstone Power Station operated safely in 2009, according to a Nuclear Regulatory Commission performance review, and will require only routine inspections this year as a result. More...

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and EnergyLab to Help Italy Pursue Next Generation of Safe Nuclear Power Plants for Near-Zero-Carbon Electricity

GE Energy - GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH) today announced it has signed an agreement with EnergyLab Foundation to support Italy's pursuit of safe nuclear energy to address the country’s goals for energy security and cleaner energy. more...

Nuclear plant opponents take case to high court: Building two more reactors at V.C. Summer site is unneeded and risky, lawyer tells S.C. justices

Mar 05 - The State (Columbia, S.C.) - Opponents of a plan to build two nuclear power reactors in Fairfield County asked the S.C. More...

Nuclear commissioner says plants are secure

Mar 06 - The News & Observer - One of the nation's top nuclear regulators said Friday that the country's 64 nuclear plants are safe from terrorist attack. More...

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