Energy & environment · 29/11/2001Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Proposes Amendment to Standardized Spent Fuel Storage Casks

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to update its regulations to allow the storage of low-burn fuel in a specific type of cask, while also revising technical specifications and the Certificate of Compliance to correct errors and make minor changes.

Original source language: Federal Register — Nuclear Regulatory CommissionOpen original release →

Add your company to Business Communicator

We monitor business sources and connect attention with companies, profiles and services available in Business Communicator.

Create a free company profile Explore businesses on Business Maps →

Create a free company profile →

Explore insights

Business insights →

Healthcare Business News Cybersecurity News Swap Clearing News Trade Regulation News CFTC Regulatory Updates Central Bank Policy News AI in Business News Small Business News Semiconductor News Supply Chain News Renewable Energy News Business Technology News Business Energy News Global Markets News Global Markets Business News Logistics and Supply Chain News Manufacturing and Industry News Investment and Capital News Climate and Business News Fintech for Business: Payments & Banking News

LATEST SIGNALS

Energy & environment · 10/8/2026

NRC Provides Weekly Public Notice of Phased Construction Permit Application for SMR-300 Plant at Palisades Energy Center

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing weekly public notice of a phased construction permit application from SMR, LLC, on behalf of Palisades SMR, LLC, for a dual-unit SMR-300 plant at the Palisades Energy Center in Michigan.

Read summary →

Energy & environment · 10/1/2026

NRC Provides Weekly Public Notice of SMR, LLC Construction Permit Application

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is providing weekly public notice of a phased construction permit application from SMR, LLC, for a dual-unit SMR-300 plant at the Palisades Energy Center in Michigan. The application includes a limited work authorization request from Palisades SMR, LLC, a subsidiary of Holtec International.

Read summary →

Energy & environment · 9/29/2026

NRC Publishes Biweekly Notice on Facility Operating Licenses and Combined Licenses

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is publishing a biweekly notice on amendments and proposed amendments to facility operating licenses and combined licenses that do not involve significant hazards considerations, as required by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

Read summary →

Energy & environment · 9/11/2026

Dominion Energy Virginia Seeks Renewal of North Anna Early Site Permit

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering a renewal application for the Early Site Permit No. ESP-003 at the North Anna site in Virginia, which would extend the permit's expiration date by 20 years.

Read summary →

Energy & environment · 9/11/2026

NRC Invites Public Comment on Renewal of OMB Approval for NRC Form 366

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for the existing NRC Form 366, Licensee Event Report, which requires licensees to report events related to nuclear facilities.

Read summary →

Energy & environment · 9/11/2026

NRC Seeks Public Comment on Renewal of OMB Approval for NRC Form 212

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking public comment on the renewal of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval for NRC Form 212, a collection of information related to qualifications investigation professional, technical, and administrative positions.

Read summary →