Nuclear Energy Standards News

Frost: Environmental Concerns, Electricity Demands Boost Nuclear Energy Market   Jun 10, 2008
Supplying more than 31% of electricity demand, nuclear energy plays a key role in the European Union's (EU's) generation structure, and emerges as a comprehensive and cost-effective generating option.

EU Regulators Commit to Stronger Nuclear Safety Measures  Jun 10, 2008
Nuclear safety regulators from all 27 member states of the European Union (EU) recently reached agreement on steps to further strengthen nuclear safety, radioactive waste management and nuclear facility decommissioning arrangements in the EU.

Frost: Environmental Concerns, Electricity Demands Boost Nuclear Energy Market   Jun 10, 2008
Supplying more than 31% of electricity demand, nuclear energy plays a key role in the European Union's (EU's) generation structure, and emerges as a comprehensive and cost-effective generating option.

GAO: DOE Should Reassess Building Approach to Spent Nuclear Fuel Recycling Facilities   Jun 9, 2008
The approach of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for building engineering-scale facilities would meet Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) objectives if the advanced technologies on which it focused could be successfully developed and commercialized, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

NRC Releases Previously Withheld Event Reports for NFS, BWXT Facilities for 2004-2007  May 21, 2008
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released event notification reports for two nuclear fuel fabrication facilities, Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) in Erwin, Tenn. and BWX Technologies (BWXT) in Lynchburg, Va., for the period of 2004 - 2007.

NRC Invites Public Comment on Advanced Reactor Design Policy  May 21, 2008
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is updating its policy on advanced nuclear power plant designs and has published a draft policy statement for public comment.

EC, IAEA Pledge Commitment to Cooperate on Nuclear Energy  May 13, 2008
Representatives from the European Commission (EC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) met on May 7 to discuss increased cooperation on nuclear energy, signing a joint statement to this effect at the conclusion of the meeting.

NEI: Safety Indicators Show U.S. Nuclear Industry Sustained Near-Record Levels of Excellence in '07   May 2, 2008
U.S. nuclear power plants remained at the zenith of efficiency levels in 2007 with a median unit capability factor for 104 reactors in 31 states hitting 91.5%, reported the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI).

DOE Seeks to Invest Up to $15M in Funding for Nuclear Fuel Cycle Tech R&D  May 2, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) inviting universities, national laboratories and industry to compete for up to $15 million to advance nuclear technologies closing the nuclear fuel cycle.

EIA: U.S. Nuclear Electricity Generation at Record Level in 2007   Apr 9, 2008
According to preliminary Energy Information Administration (EIA) data, the U.S. nuclear industry supplied a record 806.5 billion kilowatthours (kWh) of electricity in 2007.

DOE Awards $18.3M to Nuclear Industry Consortia for GNEP Studies  Apr 3, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $18.3 million to four industry teams to further develop plans for an initial nuclear fuel recycling center and advanced recycling reactor as part of the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP).

DOE Announces Policy for Managing Excess Uranium Inventory   Mar 19, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released a policy statement on the management, future use and disposition of DOE excess uranium inventory.

IEEE Begins Work on Standard to Recommend Practices for Investigating Events at Nuclear Facilities - IEEE P1707   Mar 17, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) began work on IEEE P1707 - Recommended Practice for the Investigation of Events at Nuclear Facilities.

EC Focuses on Common Euro Rules for Nuclear Safety, Waste Management  Feb 21, 2008
Representatives of the European Commission (EC) and the European High Level Group (HLG) on Nuclear Safety and Waste Management met on Feb. 20 to discuss nuclear energy safety and radioactive waste management issues.

ASTM Int'l Issues Total Evaporation Standard for Uranium, Plutonium Composition - ASTM C 1672  Feb 20, 2008
ASTM International Committee C26 on Nuclear Fuel Cycle developed a standard for using the total evaporation method to determine uranium or plutonium composition.

EPRI, INL Release R&D Plan for Near-Term Increase in Nuclear Energy Production  Feb 20, 2008
The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho National Laboratory (INL) released a joint INL/nuclear power industry strategic plan for light water reactor (LWR) R&D.

GAO: NRC Needs to Reassess Security of NRC-Licensed Research Reactors   Feb 20, 2008
A Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) security assessment of research reactors contains questionable assumptions that create uncertainty about whether the assessment reflects the full range of security risks and potential consequences of attacks, according to a report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).

U.S., France, Japan Increase Cooperation on Sodium-Cooled Fast Reactor Prototypes  Feb 7, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the French Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) and Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) expanded cooperation to coordinate sodium-cooled fast reactor prototype development through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

DOE Releases Filing Instructions for Federal Risk Insurance for New Nuclear Power Plants   Jan 7, 2008
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released instructions for companies building new nuclear power plants in the U.S. to enter into a Conditional Agreement with DOE to qualify for a portion of the $2 billion in federal risk insurance.

ISO Participates in Conference to Fight Climate Change  Dec 24, 2007
The renewed importance of industry and governments to work toward common solutions and to ensure that voluntary initiatives align with the imperatives of government and society at large with regard to climate change was identified as a central theme at the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in December 2007.

NRC: Canada Joins Global Nuclear Energy Partnership  Dec 20, 2007
Canada's government accepted an invitation to join the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP), an international partnership that promotes the responsible development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

EIA Outlook Reflects Ongoing Transition in Energy Markets  Dec 17, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Information Administration (EIA) Annual Energy Outlook 2008 (AEO2008) reference case includes several changes from earlier AEOs to better reflect trends in the economy and energy markets that are expected to persist, said EIA.

ASTM Int'l Develops Practice for Designers of Neutron Absorbers - ASTM C 1671  Dec 10, 2007
ASTM International Committee C26 on Nuclear Fuel Cycle developed ASTM C 1671 - Practice for Qualification and Acceptance of Boron Based Metallic Neutron Absorbers for Nuclear Criticality Control for Dry Cask Storage Systems and Transportation Packaging.

NARUC Supports Federal Climate Legislation, Spells Out Policy Options  Dec 5, 2007
State public service commissioners expressed support for federal climate change legislation and laid out details for how states should consider regulating in a carbon-constrained world, said the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissions (NARUC).

EC Launches European Nuclear Energy Forum  Nov 27, 2007
The European Nuclear Energy Forum, initiated by the European Commission (EC) and supported by the March European Council, was inaugurated on Nov. 26 in Bratislava, Slovakia.

NEI: Nuclear Industry Has Fulfilled Its Obligation to Uranium D&D Fund, Opposes New Levy  Nov 26, 2007
According to the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), the nuclear energy industry has fulfilled its statutory obligation to The Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning (D&D) Fund by contributing more than $2.6 billion.

IAEA: Asia Leads Way in Nuclear Power Development  Nov 8, 2007
With 18 of 31 reactors being built worldwide located in Asia, and more planned, Asian nations are at the forefront of the renewed interest in nuclear power generation, according to the findings of an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report.

ITER Agreement on Fusion Energy Enters Into Force  Nov 6, 2007
The agreement creating the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), an international project to demonstrate the feasibility of fusion as an energy source, became effective on Oct. 24.

ASME Encourages Balanced Energy Mix for Sustainability  Oct 23, 2007
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is urging policy makers to support a national energy policy that relies on a balanced mix of energy resources, while encouraging the development of renewable technologies to promote environmental sustainability.

NEI: Nuclear Energy 'Indispensable' Part of Portfolio Approach to Climate Change  Oct 15, 2007
The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) released its policy position aimed at reducing emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG).

NRC Seeks Public Comment on Implementation of Reactor Oversight Process  Oct 15, 2007
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking comment from the public on the implementation of the Reactor Oversight Process (ROP), which the commission put in place seven years ago to revamp and improve its inspection and enforcement programs for commercial nuclear power plants.

Global Nuclear Energy Partnership Triples in Size  Sep 19, 207
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and senior international officials from 16 nations agreed to increase international nuclear energy cooperation through the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP).

IAEA Booklet Details Importance, Fundamentals of Nuclear Safeguards System  Sep 12, 2007
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) booklet describes and explains the fundamentals of the IAEA safeguards system and its role as a key element of international security, said the agency.

DOE Awards $30.7M in Nuclear Research Grants  Sep 10, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected 11 U.S. university-led grant recipient teams for cooperative research projects under the DOE Nuclear Energy Research Initiative (NERI) for up to $30.7 million over three years (fiscal years 2007-2009).

DOE Awards $3.8 Million in Funding to 38 U.S. Universities for Nuclear Research Infrastructure  Aug 29, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) strengthened its commitment to advancing nuclear power by awarding $100,000 to 38 universities to enhance nuclear R&D under the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP).

DOE Awards $16M for GNEP Studies  Aug 8, 2007
Four consortia were selected to receive up to $16 million for technical and supporting studies to support the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP).

Westinghouse, Shaw Group to Provide Four AP1000 Nuclear Power Plants in China   Aug 6, 2007
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC and The Shaw Group Inc. signed multi-billion-dollar contracts with State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation Ltd. (SNPTC), Sanmen Nuclear Power Company Ltd, Shandong Nuclear Power Company Ltd. and China National Technical Import & Export Corporation (CNTIC) to provide four AP1000 nuclear power plants in China.

DOE Seeks Industry Participation to Design Next Generation Nuclear Plant   Jul 31, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) requested expressions of interest from industry teams capable of providing engineering design services to the INL for the conceptual design phase of the department's Next Generation Nuclear Plant (NGNP).

GAO NRC Investigation Nets Radioactive License for Bogus Business     Jul 19, 2007
By using the name of a bogus business that existed only on paper, U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigators were able to obtain a genuine radioactive materials license from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

NRC Introduces USWC Performance Indicator as Part of Nuclear Reactor Oversight Process   Jul 16, 2007
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) updated its reactor oversight process (ROP) by introducing the unplanned scrams with complications (USWC) performance indicator.

NRC Approves Recommendations to Speed New Reactor License Review Process   Jul 16, 2007
Recommendations that could lead to a more efficient review of applications for new reactor licenses while maintaining a focus on safety were approved by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

NRC Consolidates Security Upgrades for Operating Reactors   Jul 16, 2007
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) began consolidating existing security-based enhancements for each of the 104 nuclear reactors in the nation.

DOE Hosts Meeting on U.S. - Japan Joint Nuclear Energy Action Plan   Jul 1, 2007
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy Dennis R. Spurgeon hosted Director-General of Japan's Agency of Natural Resources and Energy Harufumi Mochizuki to discuss bilateral nuclear energy cooperation under the U.S. - Japan Joint Nuclear Energy Action Plan.

IAEA Report on Possible New Framework for Using Nuclear Energy   Jun 28, 2007
An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on a multilateral framework for nuclear energy presented a range of options that seek to guarantee supplies of nuclear fuel while minimizing proliferation risks, said the agency.

NEI: Keystone Center Report Affirms Nuclear Energy's Competitiveness in Carbon-Constrained World   Jun 28, 2007
Capping a year-long evaluation of nuclear energy, The Keystone Center issued a report concluding that U.S. nuclear power plants are safer; climate change policies will improve nuclear energy's economics; and options are available to safely manage used fuel.

NARUC: Keystone Nuclear Report Offers Strong Guidance for State Regulators   Jun 25, 2007
A report on nuclear power from a stakeholder group will provide critical guidance for state public service commissions, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) said.

GE, Hitachi Forge Nuclear Power Plant Alliance   Jun 20, 2007
General Electric Co. (GE) and Hitachi Ltd. completed the first half of their agreement to ally their nuclear businesses and become global providers of advanced boiling water reactor (ABWR) nuclear power plants and related services.

EPSA Details Fatal Flaws in APPA Nuclear Report   Jun 13, 2007
In May 2007, the American Power Public Association (APPA) released a paper titled Nuclear Plant Performance: What does restructuring have to do with it?

NRC Proposes Plane Crash Security Assessments to Nuclear Reactor Design Certification Requirements   May 4, 2007
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) unveiled the third in a series of major steps to enhance the post-Sept. 11 security of nuclear power plants.

CERA: Nuclear Power 'Renaissance' Real   Apr 24, 2007
According to an analysis by Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA), governments and businesses around the globe have moved beyond talking to real action to renew development of nuclear power.

ASTM Int'l Develops Remotely Operated Viewing Systems Guide - ASTM C 1661; Begins Nuclear Fuel Pellets Standard   Apr 16, 2007
ASTM International published a new standard for remotely operated facilities and began the development of a proposed new standard on quality of nuclear fuel pellets.

MIT: Lack of Fuel May Limit U.S. Nuclear Power Expansion   Mar 29, 2007
Limited supplies of fuel for nuclear power plants may thwart the renewed and growing interest in nuclear energy in the U.S. and other nations, according to a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) expert on the industry.

DoE Praises NRC Approval of First U.S. Nuclear Plant Site in 30 Years   Mar 20, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) commended the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) decision to approve the first-ever early site permit (ESP) for the Exelon Generation Co. Clinton site in central Illinois.

NRC Issues Annual Assessments for Nation's Nuclear Plants   Mar 8, 2007
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued annual assessment letters to the nation's 103 operating commercial nuclear power plants.

Nuclear Energy Industry Experiences Record Year, Anticipates Developments, Growth   Feb 28, 2007
Building the nuclear power plants that the nation needs will require innovative financing approaches and constructive input to the federal government from the financial community, nuclear energy industry leaders told financial analysts at the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) annual Wall Street briefing.

EC Refines Role of Nuclear Power in Future Energy Mix   Jan 29, 2007
The European Commission (EC) recently proposed the establishment of a high-level group of national nuclear regulators to further develop rules and a common understanding in the field of nuclear safety and security.

U.S.-Chinese Agreement Provides Path to Nuclear Energy Expansion in China   Jan 10, 2007
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel W. Bodman and Chinese Chairman of National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Ma Kai signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is designed to pave the way for Westinghouse Electric Company to construct four civilian nuclear power plants in China.

EIA Predicts Energy Market Shift towards Nuclear, Biofuels   Dec 11, 2006
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its Annual Energy Outlook 2007 (AEO2007) reference case report.

NRC Renews Operating License for Monticello Nuclear Power Plant for 20 Years   Nov 27, 2006
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) renewed the operating license of the Monticello nuclear generating plant in Minnesota for an additional 20 years.

EC Approves Construction of French Nuclear Power Plant   Oct 25, 2006
The European Commission (EC) sent the French authorities a favourable opinion on the investment project for the construction of a new European pressurised water reactor (EPR) nuclear power plant.

IEEE Revises Motor Standards for Nuclear Power Stations   Oct 24, 2006
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) revised IEEE 334 - Standard for Qualifying Continuous Duty Class 1E Motors for Nuclear Power Generating Stations, to reflect the current state of technology and added guidance for qualifying refurbished motors and insulation systems for motor rewinds.

NRC Terminates Construction Permits for Unfinished Bellefonte Nuclear Plants   Sep 25, 2006
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) request to terminate the construction permits for the unfinished Bellefonte Nuclear Plant, Units 1 and 2.

DOE Awards $1.4M to Study Nuclear Energy for Clean Hydrogen   Sep 19, 2006
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) intends to fund approximately $1.4M (subject to negotiation) for two projects to study the economic feasibility of producing hydrogen at existing commercial nuclear power plants.

Idaho National Lab Issues RFP for Next Generation Nuclear Plant   Aug 3, 2006
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho National Laboratory issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering services in support of development of the Next Generation Nuclear Plant (NGNP) project.

ASME Announces First Nuclear Accreditation in China   Jul 25, 2006
Shanghai Boiler Works Ltd. (SBWL) became the first manufacturer in China to obtain nuclear accreditation under Section III of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, which sets technical standards for the design and construction of items used in nuclear power plant facilities.

DOE Seeks Industry Participation for Next Generation Nuclear Plant   Jul 12, 2006
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking expressions of interest from industry teams interested in participating in the development and conceptual design of the Next Generation Nuclear Plant (NGNP).

NRC Renews Operating Licenses for Brunswick Steam Electric Plant   Jul 3, 2006
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) renewed the operating licenses of the Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2, for an additional 20 years.

IEC Publishes Software Requirements for Nuclear Power Plants   Jun 28, 2006
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) published the second edition of a standard that details software related requirements for computer-based Instrumentation and Control (I&C) systems of nuclear power plants.

NRC Seeks Comments on Draft Standard Review Plan for DOE Sites   Jun 12, 2006
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on a draft standard review plan for its technical reviews of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) waste determinations regarding cleanup efforts at several DOE sites.

NRC Publishes Licensing, Inspection, Annual Fees for Fiscal Year 2006   Jun 5, 2006
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) amended its regulations to reflect the licensing, inspection and annual fees it will charge applicants and licensees for fiscal year (FY) 2006.

Nuclear Industry Unveils Policy for Inadvertent Radiological Releases   May 24, 2006
The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) announced the industry's unanimous approval of a voluntary policy to enhance detection, management and communication about inadvertent radiological releases in groundwater that are below federal standards at nuclear power plants.

AREVA Donates Equipment to Examine Used Nuclear Fuel   May 22, 2006
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) expanded its spent nuclear fuel testing capabilities with the help of state-of-the-art eddy current measurement equipment donated and installed by AREVA Inc.

DOE National Laboratory Directors Highlight Merits of GNEP   May 9, 2006
Directors of nine of the Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories announced support for the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) and discussed the collaboration among the labs in carrying out the partnership.

Florida Power & Light Seeks License for New Nuclear Plant   Apr 14, 2006
Florida Power & Light (FPL) intends to submit a license application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that could lead to a decision to build a third nuclear power plant in the state.

NRC Revises Mitigating Systems Category in Reactor Oversight Process   Apr 14, 2006
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) updated its reactor oversight process (ROP) by introducing the mitigating systems performance index (MSPI), which tracks the availability and reliability of systems used to reduce the severity of incidents at a nuclear power plant.

NRC, Ukraine Sign Cooperation Arrangement on Nuclear Safety   Apr 14, 2006
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the State Nuclear Regulatory Committee of Ukraine (SNRCU) signed a bilateral arrangement for the exchange of technical information and cooperation in nuclear safety matters.

NRC Makes More Security Information Publicly Available   Apr 10, 2006
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved a staff recommendation to make more security-related information public as part of the reactor oversight process (ROP).

NRC Issues License for Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility in Utah   Feb 24, 2006
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a license to Private Fuel Storage LLC (PFS) to construct and operate an independent spent nuclear fuel storage facility in Skull Valley, Utah.

Westinghouse AP1000 Reactor Receives NRC Approval   Jan 20, 2006
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved the final design certification for the Westinghouse Electric Co. AP1000 advanced design reactor.

IEA Database Provides Renewable Energy Policy Info   Nov 28, 2005
The International Energy Agency (IEA) in collaboration with the European Commission and the Johannesburg Renewable Energy Coalition launched a global renewable energy policies and measures database.

U.S. DOE Taps ASME to Support Gen IV Nuclear Reactor Program   Nov 14, 2005
ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Standards Technology LLC inked a contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide support for materials, design and construction codes related to future Generation IV high-temperature nuclear reactors.

IEEE Retools Nuclear Power Standards   Nov 14, 2005
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved revisions to IEEE 336 - Guide for Installation, Inspection and Testing for Class 1E Power, Instrumentation and Control Equipment at Nuclear Facilities.

NRC Reactor Regulations Call for Early Security Plans   Sep 30, 2005
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will approach regulation of advanced nuclear power plants to explicitly encourage security earlier in reactor designs and license applications.

IAEA Moves to Tighten Nuclear SQP Oversight   Sep 30, 2005
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors agreed to strengthen the nuclear safeguards system with modifications to a Small Quantities Protocol (SQP) designed for states with little or no nuclear material, and no nuclear material in facilities.

GE Energy Seeks NRC Approval for ESBWR   Sep 28, 2005
GE Energy's nuclear business unit formally submitted a design certification application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for its new reactor design - the economic simplified boiling water reactor (ESBWR), according to the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI).

France to Host ITER International Nuclear Fusion Project   Jul 1, 2005
The six parties of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) consortium decided to locate the world's first energy-producing nuclear fusion reactor in Cadarache, France.

NEI: Expanding Nuclear Power Plant Capacity Key to Clean Air in NE U.S.   Jun 13, 2005
Nuclear energy must remain a long-term source of electricity in the northeastern U.S. if regional efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the electricity sector are to prove successful, according to a study commissioned by the Nuclear Power Institute (NEI).

Researchers Verify New Alloy For Safe Disposal of Spent Nuclear Energy Fuel   Apr 5, 2005
A new alloy developed and patented by researchers at Lehigh University, Sandia National Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory could help the U.S. dispose more safely of 50,000 tons of spent nuclear energy fuel that are now stored at 125 sites in 39 states.

New Ceramic Matrix Composites TG to Address Nuclear Energy Systems   Mar 30, 2005
ASTM International Subcommittee C28.07 on Ceramic Matrix Composites formed a task group to address the evaluation of fiber-reinforced ceramic matrix composite structures for a future generation of nuclear energy systems.

ANS Issues Statement Supporting Nuclear Energy For Desalination   Mar 22, 2005
The American Nuclear Society (ANS) board of directors approved Position Statement No. 62,

CSA Resumes Publication, Development of Nuclear Energy Standards   Mar 14, 2005
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) officially resumed publication of standards for nuclear facilities.

U.S., Allies Advance Next-Gen Nuclear Energy Systems   Mar 3, 2005
U.S. Secretary of Energy Samuel W. Bodman joined representatives from Canada, France, Japan and the United Kingdom to sign the first multilateral agreement aimed at the development of next-generation nuclear energy systems.

IEEE Updates Two Nuclear Power Standards   Dec 14, 2004
IEEE revised two nuclear power standards - IEEE 344 and IEEE 1023 - which address the seismic qualification of equipment and recommended practices for using human factors engineering in nuclear facilities, respectively.