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September 13, 2013 17:01 ET | Source: Nuclear Energy Institute

Early Take on NRC's Waste Confidence Package Is Positive

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has published for public comment a proposed rule and associated environmental impact statement on extended storage of...
September 13, 2013 16:59 ET | Source: Nuclear Energy Institute

Fukushima Tours Cap Visit by US Nuclear Officers

TOKYO, Sept. 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The chief nuclear officers representing all of America's operating commercial nuclear energy facilities today concluded a week of safety-focused dialogue and...
April 11, 2013 17:25 ET | Source: Nuclear Energy Institute

US Nuclear Energy Facilities Achieved Strong Safety Performance in 2012, WANO Data Shows

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S. nuclear energy facilities operated at high levels of safety and efficiency in 2012, according to newly released performance metrics compiled by the...
March 04, 2013 11:14 ET | Source: Nuclear Energy Institute

Nuclear Sector Sees MIT's Moniz as Sensible Choice for Energy Secretary

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nuclear Energy Institute's president and chief executive officer, Marvin Fertel, made the following comments in response to the announcement that...
February 14, 2013 09:16 ET | Source: Nuclear Energy Institute

Nuclear Energy's 'Value Proposition' Remains Solid, NEI Tells Wall Street Analysts

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America's nuclear energy facilities, incorporating significant post-Fukushima safety enhancements, operated safely and reliably in 2012 and continue to...
February 13, 2013 11:00 ET | Source: Nuclear Energy Institute

Years of Work Have Nuclear Industry Well Protected Against Potential Cyber Threats

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Commercial nuclear energy facilities are well protected from possible cyber threats. The nuclear energy industry has been implementing and improving...
February 12, 2013 20:18 ET | Source: Nuclear Energy Institute

Nuclear Energy Institute Comments on President Obama's State of Union Address

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alex Flint, Nuclear Energy Institute senior vice president of governmental affairs, made the following comment in response to President Obama's State...
January 29, 2013 14:19 ET | Source: Nuclear Energy Institute

Nuclear Energy Institute Posts Online Congressional Resource Guide

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nuclear Energy Institute today launched its new, online Congressional Resource Guide to help stakeholders and interested parties stay abreast of...
January 11, 2013 16:33 ET | Source: Nuclear Energy Institute

Stakeholders React to DOE's Used Fuel Management and Disposal Strategy

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nuclear Energy Institute, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and the Nuclear Waste Strategy Coalition welcome the release of...
January 09, 2013 14:20 ET | Source: Nuclear Energy Institute

NEI Video Explains Industry's 'FLEX' Strategy to Respond to Extreme Events

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Nuclear Energy Institute today released and posted to its YouTube channel a five-minute video explaining the comprehensive and tailored response...