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Modernizing the Atom: NRC Finalizes Part 53 Licensing Framework

For decades, the American nuclear industry has been running a high-tech race on a track built in the middle of the last century. Since 1956, the primary framework for licensing […]...

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Overhauls Licensing Framework

In its first rule update since 1989, the NRC hopes to fast track next-gen nuclear energy deployment.

Navigating Nuclear: What Part 53 Previews for Future Rulemakings

On 25 March 2026, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) affirmed its final rule adding 10 C.F.R. part 53, “Risk-Informed, Technology-Inclusive Regulatory Framework for Advanced R...

NRC Finalizes New Optional Licensing Framework for Advanced Reactors

What Happened: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) approved a final rule (that has subsequently been republished with minor corrections) establishing long-awaited 10 CFR P...

Feds Propose Framework to Push Nuclear Microreactor Deployment

Published May 1 in the Federal Register with a 42-day comment, the proposed Part 57 rule outlines a “streamlined, risk-informed and flexible licensing pathway” NRC claims could sa...

Navigating Nuclear- New Nuclear Regulations Expand Opportunities for Foreign Ownership and Investment

On 23 April 2026, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) drastically changed its requirements for foreign ownership and investment of nuclear facilities—opening the US market to n...

Radiant on Track to Build the First Commercial Nuclear Microreactors Factory in America

NRC Launches Accelerated Review of 10 CFR Part 70 License for R‑50 Production Facility in Tennessee

IP Implications of NRC’s Proposed New Fast Lane for Licensing Reactor Designs Previously Approved by DOE or DOD

On April 2, 2026, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposed a rule to streamline commercial licensing of reactor designs already authorized by the Department of Energy (DOE)...

DOE, NRIC Seek Nuclear Energy Launch Pad Applications

The Department of Energy and the National Reactor Innovation Center have opened applications for the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad, signaling an effort to accelerate private sector dep...

Navigating Nuclear: New Nuclear Regulations Expand Opportunities for Foreign Ownership and Investment

On 23 April 2026, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) drastically changed its requirements for foreign ownership and investment of nuclear facilities—opening the US market to n...

BWXT Initiates NRC Licensing Process for New Uranium Enrichment Facility

BWX Technologies has initiated pre-application engagement with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a proposed uranium enrichment facility in Erwin, Tennessee. BWXT said Tuesday i...

NRC Amends and Expands NEPA Categorical Exclusions for Routine Licensing Actions

What Happened: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued a final rule amending 10 CFR Part 51 to expand and reorganize its categorical exclusions under the National Envir...

AMPERA Leverages New Regulation for Next-Generation Reactor

AMPERA Leverages New Regulation for Next-Generation Reactor New nuclear regulatory framework expected to support expedited licensing of microreactors Mark Hembre...

The NRC Seeks Public Comment by May 18 on Interim Guidance About Reactor Designs Previously Authorized By DOE or DOW

Key Takeaways - What Happened: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued draft interim staff guidance (ISG or draft guidance), DANU-ISG-2026-XX, “NRC Application Pathway...

The NRC Seeks Public Comment by May 18 on Interim Guidance About Reactor Designs Previously Authorized By DOE or DOW

Key Takeaways What Happened: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) issued draft interim staff guidance (ISG or draft guidance), DANU-ISG-2026-XX, “NRC Application Pathway fo...

Kentucky environmental group petitions for federal hearing on GLE's nuclear license request

Kentucky Resources Council, Paducah resident petition Nuclear Regulatory Commission for hearing on Global Laser Enrichment's proposed $1.76 billion facility

Kudankulam Units 5 And 6 Cleared By Atomic Energy Regulatory Board For Major Equipment Installation, Boosting India’s Nu...

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has granted clearance for the installation of major equipment at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 5 and 6, marking a decisive step in India’s...

Kudankulam Units 5 And 6 Cleared By Atomic Energy Regulatory Board For Major Equipment Installation, Boosting India’s Nu...

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has granted clearance for the installation of major equipment at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 5 and 6, marking a decisive step in India’s...

DOE Names Four Nuclear Energy Launch Pad Program Participants

The Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy and the National Reactor Innovation Center have selected the first group of developers for the Nuclear Energy Launch Pad, an ini...

NRC Issues Direct Final Rule Implementing ADVANCE Act FOCD Exceptions

The rule permits entities associated with OECD countries and India to own a majority share of U.S. nuclear utilization facilities (nuclear power plants and research reactors). The...

Robinson nuclear plant gets license to operate until 2050

DOE Adds Thailand to Part 810 ‘Generally Authorized’ Destination List

The US Department of Energy (DOE) published a Secretarial Determination in the Federal Register on May 14, 2026 adding the Kingdom of Thailand to the list of Generally Authorized d...

Nuclear FDI push: India nears opening sector as AEC approves policy plan

Wyoming celebrates 'nuclear renaissance' as feds approve license for a new reactor

Construction of an advanced nuclear power plant partly funded by the U.S. government is now underway in Wyoming. The Bill Gates-backed company says its technology is proven but the...