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University of Texas at Austin; Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics Mark II Research Reactor; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is looking to renew the operating license for the Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin. This license allows the university to keep using its research reactor for training and research purposes. The NRC has completed an environmental assessment and found that renewing the license will not significantly impact the environment. Insurance agents should stay informed about this development, as it may affect policies related to nuclear facilities and research operations.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering renewal of Facility Operating License No. R-129, held by the University of Texas at Austin (UTA or the licensee), for the continued operation of its Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory (NETL) Training, Research, Isotopes, General Atomics (TRIGA) Mark II research reactor located in the City of Austin, Travis County, Texas. The NRC staff is issuing an environmental assessment (EA) and finding of no significant impact (FONSI) associated with the proposed action (i.e., renewal of the operating license).