U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Coverage of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Rebuilding America’s Critical Minerals Base
The article discusses the consensus that America's critical minerals base has been weakened and explores debates on rebuilding it through processing technology, labor force strategies, and government facilitation of private investment. Experts Alex Grant of Magrathea Metals and Wes Spurlock of Principal Mineral analyze these challenges with Jonathan.
- Federal regulators begin review of plans for small nuclear reactors at Palisades plant
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing a proposal to build two small modular reactors at the Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan. Holtec Palisades, supported by federal and state funding, plans to deploy the SMR-300 models at the site, which also involves restarting the plant's decommissioned reactor. The project faces opposition from anti-nuclear advocates concerned about safety risks.
- Court dismisses lawsuit aiming to halt reopening of Palisades Nuclear Plant in Michigan
A federal court dismissed a lawsuit filed by three environmental groups seeking to block the reopening of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Michigan. The court upheld the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s exemption allowing Holtec International to restart operations at the plant, which was previously decommissioned in 2022. Holtec announced completion of major upgrades, advancing the project toward becoming the first recommissioned retired U.S. nuclear plant.
- Top US nuclear regulator is rewriting its rules for new era of reactors
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released a draft rule to encourage commercial microreactors, part of a broader effort to overhaul nuclear regulatory processes. The move aims to facilitate construction of next-generation reactors in the U.S.