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#NRCNews: We've proposed a $9,000 civil penalty against aluminum manufacturer Alcoa Corp. nrc.gov/cdn/doc-collec…

Check out this video on Palisades nuclear power plant’s historic journey and our role in ensuring it returns safely to generating power for its community. #NRCForward

Today our staff signs licensing actions that bring Palisades closer to becoming the first permanently shut down reactor to resume operations. Once Holtec implements these changes, Palisades can transition to operational status. More at: nrc.gov/cdn/doc-collec… #NRCForward

#NRCNews: We've announced the opportunity to request a hearing on Tennessee Valley Authority's Clinch River construction permit application. nrc.gov/cdn/doc-collec…

As part of our #NRCForward efforts to modernize oversight, we’re piloting a more targeted approach to inspections at the Honeywell uranium conversion facility in Illinois. Read more at: nrc.gov/cdn/doc-collec…

We’ve given Congress the latest on how we’re enhancing our oversight, including increasing reactor inspection efficiency by as much as 30%, enabling us to refocus on other significant work. We’ll discuss this report and related topics on July 23: nrc.gov/pmns/mtg?do=de…

#NRCNews: We will hold public meetings July 31 and August 6 to discuss our Crane Clean Energy Restart Panel activities. nrc.gov/cdn/doc-collec…

Commitment met: We’ll complete major Palisades licensing actions this week, bringing the plant one step closer to restart. nrc.gov/docs/ML2519/ML… #NRCForward

We met with our French regulatory partner as both countries look to deploy new nuclear power reactors and oversee safe operations. We’re expanding our international collaboration as we implement actions outlined in recent Executive Orders and the ADVANCE Act. #NRCForward

We’ve updated our guidance for nuclear plant owners who request license extensions from 60 to 80 years. Applicants now have the latest information on ensuring aging components continue to support safe operation. Read more at: federalregister.gov/documents/2025…

Check out some updated stats about our progress in implementing the recent Executive Order and last year’s ADVANCE Act. #NRCForward

We'll take public input July 16 on our approach to radiation protection following the Executive Order on reforming the NRC. We're reexamining the linear no threshold model of cancer risk as directly proportional to radiation exposure. Details at: adamswebsearch2.nrc.gov/webSearch2/mai…

Holtec has submitted a letter indicating they’ve completed the necessary licensing activities to transition the Palisades nuclear plant from decommissioning to operational status. We’re still reviewing their licensing actions. The letter is here: adamswebsearch2.nrc.gov/webSearch2/mai…

#NRCAdvisory: We've accepted for review a construction permit application from Tennessee Valley Authority for a small modular reactor in Clinch River, Tennessee. nrc.gov/docs/ML2518/ML…