June 16, 2022 – The development of the Part 53 rule is directed by Congress through 2018’s Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) and forms one important part of the overall regulatory framework for advanced reactors.
Regulatory Update: NRC Releases Updated Draft Part 53, Rule Text for Advanced Reactors Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to develop partnerships between the Office of Nuclear Energy (NE) and various communities.
U.S. Department of Energy Seeks Nuclear Energy Partners to Connect with Communities Read More »
DOE-NE is seeking input from the nuclear energy community, including technical and community colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as other Minority Serving Institutions, for its competitive Research and Development (R&D) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for universities.
Office of Nuclear Energy Seeks Input for Its FY 2023 Solicitation to Universities Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced plans to seek applications and sealed bid submissions under the $6 billion Civil Nuclear Credit Program (CNC) to support the continued operation of U.S. nuclear reactors — the nation’s largest source of clean energy.
DOE Seeks Applications, Bids for $6 Billion Civil Nuclear Credit Program Read More »
The High-Assay Low Enriched Uranium Demand and Deployment Options Report addresses findings and recommendations to meet HALEU demand.
HALEU Workshop Report: High-Assay Low Enriched Uranium Demand and Deployment Options Read More »
GAIN announced today that Elysium Industries, Kairos Power, Terrestrial Energy and Ultra Safe Nuclear Corp. will each receive a GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Voucher to accelerate the innovation and application of advanced nuclear technologies.
GAIN announces second round FY 2022 Nuclear Energy Voucher recipients Read More »
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a Notice of Intent (NOI) and Request for Information (RFI) on the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $6 billion Civil Nuclear Credit Program.
Small modular reactors supplying electricity in Montana could be part of the solution to the pending closure of the Colstrip coal-fueled power plant and give the facility new life, a nuclear power advocate told a state legislative panel.
Panel reviews nuclear power options in Montana Read More »
On December 14, 2021, the U.S Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) issued a RFI inviting input on the planning for establishment of a DOE HALEU Availability Program and to gather information to consider in preparing the required report to Congress describing actions proposed to be carried out by DOE under the program.
January 6, 2022 – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has denied, without prejudice, Oklo Power, LLC.’s application to build and operate the company’s Aurora compact fast reactor in Idaho. Oklo submitted the application on March 11, 2020, and the NRC then indicated its plan to complete its review of the Aurora design in a two-step process.
Regulatory Update: NRC Denies Oklo Combined License Application Read More »
