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GAIN announces third round FY 2022 Nuclear Energy Voucher recipients
GAIN announced today that Orano Federal Services and TerraPower will be provided with a GAIN Nuclear Energy (NE) Voucher to accelerate the innovation and application of advanced nuclear technologies.
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Regulatory Update: NEI Updates Regulatory Priorities for New and Advanced Reactors
June 7, 2022 – NEI submitted a letter to NRC providing an update to industry’s regulatory priorities that are intended to lead to a more modern and efficient regulatory framework for new and advanced reactors.
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U.S. Department of Energy Releases Final Environmental Impact Statement for Versatile Test Reactor
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the construction of the Versatile Test Reactor (VTR). The proposed VTR will be a sodium-cooled fast-neutron-spectrum test reactor that will enhance and accelerate research, development, and demonstration of innovative nuclear technologies that will play a crucial role in helping the…
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Regulatory Update: NRC Releases Updated Draft Part 53, Rule Text for Advanced Reactors
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.
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U.S. Department of Energy Seeks Nuclear Energy Partners to Connect with Communities
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.
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Office of Nuclear Energy Seeks Input for Its FY 2023 Solicitation to Universities
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.
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DOE Seeks Applications, Bids for $6 Billion Civil Nuclear Credit Program
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.
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HALEU Workshop Report: High-Assay Low Enriched Uranium Demand and Deployment Options
The High-Assay Low Enriched Uranium Demand and Deployment Options Report addresses findings and recommendations to meet HALEU demand.
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GAIN announces second round FY 2022 Nuclear Energy Voucher recipients
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.
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DOE Establishes $6 Billion Program to Preserve America’s Clean Nuclear Energy Infrastructure
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.