Statement from Maria Korsnick, president and CEO of the Nuclear Energy Institute, on the appointment of Ho Nieh as Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission:
“NEI congratulates Ho Nieh on his designation as Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). With over two decades of experience with the NRC, Chairman Nieh brings deep institutional knowledge and a long record of public service that will help guide the agency as it advances efforts to improve regulatory efficiency, streamline reviews, and modernize its approach to next-generation nuclear technologies.
“We extend our sincere appreciation to former chairman David Wright and look forward to continuing to work with him. His commitment to the NRC’s mission has supported meaningful progress across multiple critical initiatives. NEI and its members are committed to working with Chairman Nieh and all the Commissioners as they carry this work forward.”