NIA's Statement on the Appointment of David A. Wright as Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington D.C. The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) shared the following statement in response to the appointment of David A. Wright as Chairmen of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This statement may be attributed to NIA Executive Director Judi Greenwald:
"Ensuring the effective and efficient licensing of advanced nuclear technologies is critical to their successful deployment as a major part of the nation's energy system. We are confident that Chairman Wright will build on progress made and lead the NRC to meet this moment, and we look forward to collaborating with him in his new role."
Release of the Updated Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology Company Compendium and Primer
WASHINGTON, D.C. Today the Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) released the second update to its Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology: A Company Compendium and third update to their Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technology: A Primer. These updated reports provide information, resources and insights into advanced nuclear technology innovation and commercialization. They should serve as resources for investors, reporters, policymakers, regulators and others who want to learn more about advanced nuclear technologies and the key players building this industry.
NIA's Statement on New Report "New Nuclear Project Development"
WASHINGTON D.C. The following statement may be attributed to Judi Greenwald, executive director of the Nuclear Innovation Alliance:
NIA's Statement on Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Action to Improve Mandatory Hearings
WASHINGTON D.C. The Nuclear Innovation Alliance (NIA) shared the following statement in response to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's action to improve mandatory hearings. This statement may be attributed to NIA Executive Director Judi Greenwald:
"As a think and do tank focused on advanced nuclear power development and deployment, NIA welcomes today's NRC action to remove the existing blanket requirement for oral hearings in licensing approval processes, regardless of the specifics of the individual application.
Statement on “Key Recommendations for Reforming U.S. Nuclear Energy Regulation” by the Nuclear Innovation Alliance
WASHINGTON D.C. The following statement may be attributed to Judi Greenwald, executive director of the Nuclear Innovation Alliance:
“The deployment of advanced nuclear reactors requires effective and efficient nuclear reactor licensing that enables safe, publicly trusted, and commercially competitive construction and operation. Reforms are necessary for NRC to have the capacity and capability to implement modernized, risk-informed, performance-based, and technology-inclusive regulatory processes and frameworks.”