Tag: department_of_energy
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NRC to Host Second 'License to Launch' Workshop on New Reactor Licensing
The NRC will hold its second License to Launch workshop on Oct. 28, focused on moving from DOE authorization to NRC licensing, in person in Rockville, Maryland, or virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnergyFederal GovernmentLegalEnvironment Nuclear Regulatory CommissionLicense to Launch Workshopadvanced reactor licensingRockville, MarylandDepartment of EnergyADVANCE Actnuclear powerU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
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NRC Finalizes Rule to Streamline Licensing Using DOE and DOW Reactor Test Data
The NRC has finalized a rule letting commercial reactor applicants use analyses and test data from DOE and DOW demonstration programs, the first major reactor rule change under Executive Order 14300.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnergyFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsLegal Nuclear Regulatory CommissionExecutive Order 14300reactor licensingDepartment of EnergyDepartment of WarHo K. Niehnuclear powerU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
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Department of Energy Employee Arrested in Washington State on Charges of Attempted Material Support to Houthis
Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, of Richland, Washington, is accused of attempting to aid the Houthis by buying explosive and drone materials and traveling to Yemen.
Law EnforcementConflictPolitics and GovernmentUSALegalMilitaryMiddle EastFederal Government Ashton Hamed EllaboudyHouthisFBIDepartment of EnergyRichland, Washingtonmaterial support to terrorismNational Security Division
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Newsom Demands Answers From Energy Secretary Wright Over Iran War Fuel Price Spikes
Governor Newsom presses Energy Secretary Chris Wright to disclose what advice he gave Trump before the Iran war, as fuel costs top $100 billion for American households.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyEconomyFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartyMilitaryMiddle EastUSA Gavin NewsomChris WrightIran warStrait of Hormuzgas pricesDepartment of EnergyDonald TrumpCalifornia Governors Office
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Former DOE Employee Sentenced for Bribery Scheme
Former DOE Security Specialist Edward Doherty received probation and a $10,000 fine for bribing a public official to secure government contracts for his company. The scheme involved multiple payments and was reported by the targeted employee.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalPublic Corruption Edward DohertyDepartment of EnergyBriberyBostonMAE SystemsSentencingFBI
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Senate Introduces Bill for FY2027 Defense Appropriations
The U.S. Senate has introduced S.4784, a bill to authorize fiscal year 2027 appropriations for Department of Defense military activities, military construction, and Department of Energy defense activities, alongside prescribing military personnel strengths.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressMilitaryLegal U.S. SenateS.4784AppropriationsDepartment of DefenseMilitary ActivitiesDepartment of EnergyLegislationU.S. Library of Congress