Nuclear Energy “Critical Positions” For The Next Administration
The U.S. Nuclear Infrastructure Council has outlined 65 federal government positions over 15 departments, agencies and commissions as “critical positions” for the nuclear energy industry in the Trump Administration. The […]
MOU promotes stronger ties between U.S. and Canadian nuclear suppliers.
The U.S. Nuclear Infrastructure Council (USNIC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCI). The MOU was signed by Mr. Robert Wilson, Chairman […]
NIC Advanced Reactors Task Force letter commenting on the NRC’s proposed Advanced Non-Light Water Reactor Design Criteria which was submitted to the NRC.
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Joint letter signed by the USNIC, ANS, Third Way and NEI supporting the continuation of the Director of Nuclear Energy Policy position at the NSC amid “informed reports that the White House is contemplating the elimination of the position…”
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U.S. & Turkey Nuclear Industry Councils Sign Agreement for Cooperation
Two leading global nuclear business consortiums — the Nuclear Industry Association of Turkey (NIATR) and the U.S. Nuclear Infrastructure Council (USNIC) — have executed a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding to […]
New independent review raises safety issues with sending weapon grade plutonium to WIPP
High Bridge Associates, Inc. performed an assessment of technical parameters and estimated costs for the US DOE surplus plutonium disposition program for the WIPP and MOX alternatives. This included an […]
Sweeping Advanced Reactor Licensing Modernization Proposed
Washington DC — Former U.S. NRC Commissioner Jeffrey S. Merrifield called for a comprehensive new framework for Advanced Reactor licensing reform in an issue brief outlined at the National Press […]
USNIC letter sent to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees on Energy and Water Development regarding urgent action on comprehensive spent fuel & HLW management & FY2016 Appropriations.
As the Congress moves to develop consensus on FY2016 appropriations beyond the present Continuing Resolution, it remains crystal clear that urgent action is needed to re-establish a comprehensive program to […]
Final Independent Review Shows MOX Best Path Forward
High Bridge Associates, Inc. (High Bridge) performed an Independent Review of the Department of Energy’s Aerospace April 13, 2015 LCCE Report TOR-2015-01848 Plutonium Disposition Study Options Independent Assessment. The purpose […]
U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of Energy for Nuclear Energy John Kotek and the Chairman of the U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Energy Randy Weber (R-TX) will keynote a Special Summit
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