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Modernizing Reactor Licensing, Safety Oversight, and Siting Practices
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is updating its rules for licensing nuclear reactors and ensuring safety. This change is part of a broader effort to make the licensing process more efficient and to support the addition of more energy sources to the electrical grid. Insurance agents shou...
Modernizing Materials Licensing
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is changing its rules for licensing nuclear materials. This update will make it easier for current and new applicants to get licenses, helping to bring power to the grid more efficiently. The NRC is removing unnecessary regulations and simplifying reporti...
Periodic Review of the Designations of the Mechanical Licensing Collective and Digital Licensee Coordinator
The U.S. Copyright Office has reviewed the roles of the mechanical licensing collective and the digital licensee coordinator, as required by the Music Modernization Act. They have decided that both roles will continue as they are. Insurance agents should stay informed about these designations as the...
Licensing Requirements for Microreactors and Other Reactors With Comparable Risk Profiles
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is changing its rules to make it easier and faster to license new small nuclear reactors, known as microreactors, and similar types of reactors. This new approach will offer different options for licensing, lessen the regulatory workload, and maintain saf...