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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Confirms Chairman Wright
David Wright, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), was confirmed by the Senate for a new term on July 29, 2025. This confirmation comes after his previous term expired in late June. The Senate voted 50-39 to confirm his nomination. The Low-Level Radioactive Waste Forum welcomes Chairman Wright. We wish him continued success in his role.
Supreme Court rules against Texas in suit over nuclear waste storage
By Melissa Quinn Updated on: June 18, 2025 / 11:43 AM EDT / CBS News Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a challenge brought by Texas and a group of landowners to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission‘s approval of a private company’s plan to temporarily store thousands of metric tons of nuclear waste at a facility in the state. Justice Brett Kavanaugh …
Updates to SECY-24-0045 Proposed Rule – Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal
June 13, 2024: The documents below have been sent to the Commission with regard to the Integrated Rulemaking, aka, 10 CFR Part 61. The proposed rule is now with the Commission and they will vote on whether or not the rule can go out for public comment.
Utah Waste Management and Radiation Control Board Meeting May 9, at 1:30pm
A meeting of the Utah Waste Management and Radiation Control Board has been scheduled for May 9, at 1:30 p.m. Utah Department of Environmental Quality Conference Room #1015 195 North 1950 West Salt Lake City, UT Click here for more information and to see the agenda. (Board members and interested persons may participate electronically/telephonically.) Join by Phone: If you have …
2024 Spring Meeting Presentations Available Online
Thank you to everyone who attended our Hybrid Spring 2024 LLW Forum Meeting. Presentations can now be viewed online. Click here to view
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NRC staff to hold a second virtual public meeting on its Integrated Low-level Radioactive Waste Disposal rulemaking on January 23, 2024 from 2-4pm EDT
The following is an update on the NRC’s plans for a public meeting on its Integrated Low-level Radioactive Waste Disposal rulemaking: On May 17, 2023, the NRC staff held a public meeting on its Integrated Low-level Radioactive Waste Disposal rulemaking that will integrate disposal criteria for the near-surface disposal of Greater-than-Class C waste and the ongoing Part 61 rulemaking. In …
GAO Issues new Report: HIGH-RISK RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL Opportunities Exist to Improve the Security of Sources No Longer in Use
November 2023 HIGH-RISK RADIOACTIVE MATERIALOpportunities Exist to Improve the Security of Sources No Longer in Use “Radioactive sources” refers to nuclear materials that emit radiation and are sealed in containers that are specifically designed for use in medical, industrial, or research applications. For example, cesium-137 is widely used in a device that irradiates donor blood to make it safer for …
NRC Staff to present update on Integrated Rule Making to the ARCS
There will be a Review of Proposed 10 CFR Part 61: “Integrated Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal” December 5, 20231:00 pm EDTRoom T2-B1Two White Flint Plaza11545 Rockville Pike The Subcommittee is meeting in a hybrid format with both in-person and remote capability. Members of the public may observe the meeting by using the MSTeams link here or using the following number …