Union of Concerned Scientists: New NRC Draft Rule for Licensing Fusion Reactors Fails to Address Serious Safety Risks
December 14, 2024
December 14, 2024
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Dec. 14 -- The Union of Concerned Scientists issued the following news release:
WASHINGTON (December 13, 2024)--The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released a proposed rule draft yesterday that would establish a licensing framework for applicants seeking to build nuclear fusion reactors. Notably, two NRC staff members issued an alternative view in the draft rule package, challenging the different licensing approach taken for fusion reactors versus the c . . .
WASHINGTON (December 13, 2024)--The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) released a proposed rule draft yesterday that would establish a licensing framework for applicants seeking to build nuclear fusion reactors. Notably, two NRC staff members issued an alternative view in the draft rule package, challenging the different licensing approach taken for fusion reactors versus the c . . .