Established as a vital support entity in the National Response System, the National Response Center (NRC) serves as the federal contact point for pollution incident reporting. Handling various responsibilities such as coordinating responses to pollution, railroad, and port security incidents, the NR

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The article provides an update on three Yankee companies and their independent, fully decommissioned nuclear power plant sites. These sites have been operating as stand-alone ISFSIs, responsible for storing and securing SNF/GTCC waste until the DOE fulfills its obligation. The annual cost to operate

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Thirteen Holtec 100 Dry Fuel Storage Casks have been safely loaded and stored at VYNPS, with plans for a total of 58 casks across two Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation pads. The transfer of spent fuel to Dry Cask Storage is scheduled to be completed by late 2020, following the issuance of

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Decommissioning of nuclear power plants involves the removal of facilities from service and reducing residual radioactivity to a safe level for license termination. Methods include immediate dismantling, deferred dismantling, and entombment. Licensees must establish funds for the decommissioning pro

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This document provides an overview of the proposed Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Safety Culture Policy Statement presented by Eric Fries, the Safety Culture Program Manager. It covers topics such as NRC's mission, responsibility, safety culture background, draft policy statement, current statu

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Overview of NRC licensing process for advanced reactors, including a focus on Small Modular Reactors under 10 CFR Parts 50 and 52. Details on licensing options, such as Conceptual Design Assessment and Prototype Plants, are discussed. NuScale's Small Modular Reactor design, featuring passive safety

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Nuclear Data Needs for Spent Fuel Dry Storage and Radioactive Materials Transportation workshop held by US NRC discussed criticality safety, burnup credit, code validation, and organizational aspects in the field. The Division of Spent Fuel Management highlighted transportation and storage regulatio

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The Component Design Basis Inspection (CDBI) program ensures plant components are maintained within their design basis and monitors their capability to perform essential functions. Insights reveal the inspection frequency, estimated hours, fees, team composition, and inspection schedule. The baselin

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NRC's initiatives include the Remote Cash Project, writing a handbook for cash programming in remote emergencies, and conducting surveys to map remittance flows in Syria. Methods used were diverse, including surveys, focus groups, and online surveys. Key constraints included limited data access, tru

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Reviewing the NRC proposed safety culture traits, this workshop emphasized continuous learning, personal accountability, and effective communication as key aspects for cultivating a robust radiation protection culture. Criteria for success and stakeholder engagement were discussed, highlighting the

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The NRC has proposed rule amendments for 10 CFR Part 61 in September 2014, focusing on licensing requirements for land disposal of LLRW and performance objectives. The update covers new staff requirements, including period of performance tiers, intruder assessment, defense-in-depth, and more. These

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Yankee Companies, including MY, CY, and YR, are stand-alone ISFSIs awaiting DOE's removal of SNF/GTCC waste before decommissioning. The companies have been in litigation to recover costs since 1998. Permanently shutdown nuclear plant sites and ISFSI dry cask systems are detailed. Updates on NRC Comm

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The regulatory landscape surrounding Naturally Occurring and Accelerator-Produced Radioactive Materials (NARM) underwent significant changes in the 20th century. Various entities, including AEC/NRC and states, grappled with the regulation of NARM, leading to a lack of consistency. Initiatives such a

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