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• NRC Approves Construction of Nation's First Small Modular Reactor at TVA's Clinch River Site

  29 Sep 2026 12:35 p.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  The NRC has approved a construction permit for the Tennessee Valley Authority to build the nation's first commercial small modular reactor at its Clinch River site in Roane County, Tennessee.

  Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentFederal GovernmentLegalUSA Nuclear Regulatory CommissionSmall Modular ReactorTennessee Valley AuthorityClinch RiverHo K. NiehNuclear PowerConstruction PermitU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

• Indiana Becomes 41st Agreement State, Takes Over Radioactive Materials Oversight

  24 Sep 2026 2:52 p.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  Indiana assumes regulatory authority over about 213 radioactive materials licenses used in hospitals, universities and industry, becoming the 41st Agreement State under a deal signed with the NRC.

  Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyHealthEnergyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalMedical Science IndianaNuclear Regulatory CommissionAgreement StateRadioactive MaterialsMike BraunHo K. NiehAtomic Energy ActU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

• NRC Proposes Broad Overhaul of Nuclear Reactor Regulations

  11 Sep 2026 12:08 p.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  The NRC has proposed a sweeping modernization of reactor licensing and oversight rules under Executive Order 14300, cutting outdated requirements and adding risk-informed flexibility for existing plants and new applicants.

  Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessFederal GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentLegalUSA Nuclear Regulatory CommissionExecutive Order 14300nuclear reactor regulationsHo K. Niehreactor licensingPart 53decommissioningU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

• NRC Proposes Modernized Rules for Radioactive Material Transportation

  22 Jul 2026 10:41 a.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  The NRC has proposed new rules to modernize radioactive material transportation, supporting advanced reactors and new fuels. This update replaces prescriptive requirements with a flexible, risk-informed framework, streamlining reviews and enabling electronic submissions.

  Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessFederal GovernmentEnergyLegalEconomy U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionNRCradioactive materialstransportationadvanced nuclear technologiesHo K. NiehGovernment RegulationsU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

• NRC Proposes Streamlined Regulations for Medical Radioactive Materials

  21 Jul 2026 3:48 p.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposes significant updates to its medical use regulations, aiming to streamline requirements for hospitals and physicians, speed patient access to advanced therapies, and reduce regulatory burden while maintaining safety.

  Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceLegal U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionMedical RegulationsRadioactive MaterialsCancer TherapiesDiagnostic ImagingHo K. NiehRegulatory StreamliningU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

• NRC Proposes Major Update to Radioactive Waste Disposal Rules

  25 Jun 2026 4:05 p.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  The NRC has proposed a new rule to establish a clear regulatory pathway for disposing of Greater-Than-Class-C radioactive waste. This aims to resolve a decades-old challenge, modernizing disposal options and enhancing safety for the public and environment.

  Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEnergyEnvironmentLegal U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionRadioactive WasteGreater-Than-Class-CWaste DisposalNuclear IndustryHo K. NiehRegulatory FrameworkU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

• NRC Chairman Nieh to Address Key Energy Summits

  8 Jun 2026 4:01 p.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  NRC Chairman Ho K. Nieh will speak at two major energy summits in Washington, DC, on June 10. He will discuss nuclear regulation, public safety, and the agency's efforts to streamline operations and enhance nuclear power deployment.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEnergyGeneral PoliticsEconomy Ho K. NiehNuclear Regulatory CommissionEnergy SummitsWashington, DCNuclear PowerADVANCE ActRegulationU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

• NRC Chairman Nieh to Open Operation Gigawatt Summit with Utah Governor Cox

  19 May 2026 10:00 a.m. · Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

  NRC Chairman Ho K. Nieh and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox will open the Operation Gigawatt Summit on May 22 to discuss nuclear energy's role in meeting growing U.S. electricity demand from AI and industry.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEnergyArtificial IntelligenceEconomy Nuclear EnergyOperation Gigawatt SummitHo K. NiehSpencer CoxElectricity DemandUtahU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

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