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11.Licensing New Nuclear Power Plants
This fact sheet describes the new reactor licensing process that was put into place by the the NRC in 10 CFR Part 52 that was strengthened and affirmed by Congress as part of the 1992 Energy Policy Act. Also covered are incentives included in the 2005 Energy Policy Act designed to spur the construction of new nuclear power plants.
January 30, 2009
12.Frequently Asked Questions: Yucca Mountain and Used Nuclear Fuel Management
Congress and the president in 2002 approved Yucca Mountain, Nev., as the site of the nation’s repository for used nuclear fuel and high-level defense waste. The industry concurs with the sound scientific conclusion that the proposed repository will protect public health and safety and supports its development.
January 7, 2009
13.Nuclear Power Plants Contribute Significantly to State and Local Economies
This fact sheet details the continued economic impact of a nuclear power from construction through operation. Covered are direct economic benefits, affordable electricity and the value of environmental benefits.
January 30, 2009
14.Nuclear Industry's Comprehensive Approach Develops Skilled Work Force for the Future
This fact sheet describes the comprehensive program the nuclear energy industry has undertaken to recruit, train and educate new workers. It notes that the industry expects a significant number of experienced workers to retire over the next five years.
January 30, 2009
15.Preventing the Proliferation of Nuclear Materials
This fact sheet details the efforts of the international community to prevent the proliferation of nuclear materials and components that could possibly be used to construct weaponry.
January 30, 2009
16.Safely Managing Used Nuclear Fuel
This fact sheet details how used fuel is stored safely at nuclear power plant sites.
January 30, 2009
17.Safety Is the Nuclear Energy Industry's Highest Priority
This fact sheet details the nuclear energy industry's safety standards and operating practices, as well as performance and the "defense-in-depth" philosophy.
January 30, 2009
18.Yucca Mountain Licensing Process to Provide Rigorous, Fair Safety Determination
This fact sheet details the federal licensing process the U.S. Department of Energy must pursue to use Yucca Mountain, Nev., as a permanent used fuel repository.
January 30, 2009
19.The TMI 2 Accident: Its Impact, Its Lessons
This fact sheet explains that the accident at the Three Mile Island 2 nuclear power plant in 1979 was caused by a combination of equipment failure and the inability of plant operators to understand the reactor’s condition at certain times during the event. The fact sheet notes that the event resulted in the release of a small amount of radioactive material but that no one was injured or killed.
March 13, 2009
20.Status of Used Nuclear Fuel Storage at U.S. Commercial Nuclear Plants
This list details the year in which commercial nuclear plants in the United States run out of on-site storage space in the pools that hold used fuel assemblies after they are removed from the reactor.
February 27, 2009