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Energy & environment · 15/04/2024Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read

715th Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS)

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The 715th meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) took place, focusing on reactor safeguards and safety regulations.

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Energy & environment · 8/28/2026

US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Grants Exemption to Southern Nuclear for Vogtle Nuclear Plant

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission has granted a one-time exemption to Southern Nuclear Operating Company to retain a Neutron Source Assembly at the Vogtle Electric Generating Plant Units 1 and 2 in a manner inconsistent with safety regulations, citing safety evaluations and analyses that demonstrate the configuration meets applicable safety requirements.

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Energy & environment · 9/8/2026

NRC to Consider Amendment Request for Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering approval of an amendment request for the Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1, which proposes to determine that it involves no significant hazards consideration (NSHC). The request contains sensitive unclassified non-safeguards information (SUNSI), prompting the NRC to issue procedures for accessing this information.

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Energy & environment · 8/28/2026

NRC Grants Exemption to Holtec for Palisades Nuclear Plant Construction

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has granted an exemption to Holtec International to construct permanent support of excavation walls at its Palisades Nuclear Plant before receiving a limited work authorization for units 1 and 2. The support structures will remain in place after construction is completed.

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Energy & environment · 8/26/2026

NRC Approves TN Americas' Spent Fuel Storage System Amendment

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its spent fuel storage regulations to include Amendment No. 19 to Certificate of Compliance (CoC) No. 1004 for TN Americas, LLC's Standardized NUHOMS Horizontal Modular Storage System for Irradiated Nuclear Fuel. The amendment simplifies construction, reduces weight, and improves fabricability.

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