Hogan Lovells had the honor Monday of hosting the Washington, D.C. launch party for Ambassador Thomas Graham’s new book “Seeing the Light: The Case for Nuclear Power in the 21st Century.” As part of the launch party, Hogan Lovells partner Amy Roma sat down with Tom and three other distinguished guests for
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Public Efforts to Support Next-Generation Nuclear Gaining Traction
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Small modular reactors (SMRs) have seen some positive legal and policy developments recently.
A bill to provide tax exemptions for manufacturers of small modular reactors was introduced in the Washington state legislature. Although in the early stages, this bill provides a new and potentially useful model for other states to follow to boost their advanced …
Hogan Lovells Partner Delivers Keynote Address on Nuclear Power
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Posted in Advanced Reactors, Energy
On February 9, 2017, Amy Roma, a partner in the firm’s nuclear practice, delivered a keynote address at the 13th annual Platts Nuclear Energy Conference, in Washington, D.C.
Her address highlighted a number of promising developments for the nuclear industry, from the debut of state incentive programs that reward nuclear energy for its…
GAIN Voucher Opportunity Announced for Advanced Reactor Startups
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Posted in Energy, Regulation
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN) initiative recently launched a funding opportunity to support development of advanced nuclear energy technologies. The funding comes in the form of “small business vouchers to assist applicants seeking access to the world class expertise and capabilities available across the United States…
DOE Seeks Input on Promoting Private Consolidated Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel
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Posted in Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) has published today on FederalRegister.Gov a request for information regarding private initiatives to create consolidated interim storage sites for the nation’s spent nuclear fuel and other high-level waste (“private storage”). …
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Environmental Review of Interim Storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel Moves Forward
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Posted in Energy
The NRC staff recently made public plans to move ahead with early preparations for an Environmental Impact Statement for Waste Control Specialists’ interim storage facility for spent nuclear fuel. …
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IAEA Cautions on Cybersecurity Risks to Nuclear Power Plants
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Posted in Energy
The Director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Monday October 10 stated that nuclear power plants are targets for cyber attacks. noting cyber attacks at nuclear power plants in recent years. …
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Comments Received on the NRC’s Vision Statement for Advanced Reactors
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Posted in Energy
Industry comments were recently made public on the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) draft “Vision and Strategy” statement (draft vision statement) for non-light water reactors, a.k.a. advanced reactors. This effort represents the NRC’s most significant attempt in recent years to pave the way forward for advanced reactors. …
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Advanced Nuclear Reactor Legislation Moving Forward in Congress
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Posted in Energy
This Monday evening, September 12, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4979, the Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act of 2016, a bill geared towards creating a viable path forward for advanced reactors (the House Bill). The House Bill is sponsored by Representative Robert Latta, an Ohio republican, and 18 co-sponsors.
The House Bill,…