Power generation by all plants run by Ukrainian National Nuclear Generating Company Energoatom fell by 5.4% to 29.982 billion kWh in January-April 2013, the company has said.

Power generation by all plants run by Ukrainian National Nuclear Generating Company Energoatom fell by 5.4% to 29.982 billion kWh in January-April 2013, the company has said.

Power generation by all plants run by Ukrainian National Nuclear Generating Company Energoatom fell by 6% or 1,917 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh), to 29.982 billion kWh in January-April 2013, the company has said.

Power generation by all plants run by Ukrainian National Nuclear Generating Company Energoatom fell by 5.4% to 29.982 billion kWh in January-April 2013, the company has said.

Nuclear power generation accounted for a record low of 1.7 percent of the 940.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity generated by Japan's 10 utilities in fiscal 2012 amid the closure of most nuclear plants, an industry body said Friday.

Kansai Electric Power Co. on Friday temporarily reduced the power output from one of the country's only two running nuclear reactors to 80 percent for a week of cleaning.

TORNESS Nuclear power station has opened to the public for the first time since the 9/11 terrorist attacks in America.

The power station unveiled its new visitor centre yesterday before taking guests on a guided walk of the power station - the first since 2001.

Office of the MP Michael Ellis, UK Government has issued the following news release:

Consumers will have to pay even more for their energy to fund the switch to renewable energy, under legislation published this morning.

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a notice called: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request.

The notice, published in the Federal Register on May 14 by Tremaine Donnell, NRC Clearance Officer, , states: "The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) invites public comment about our intention to request the OMB's approval for renewal of an existing information collection that is summarized below. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Registerunder the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).Information pertaining to the requirement to be submitted:1. The title of the information collection:10 CFR Part 50, "Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities."2. Current OMB approval number:3150-0011.3. How often the collection is required:As necessary in order for NRC to meet its responsibilities to conduct a detailed review of applications for licenses and amendments thereto to construct and operate nuclear power plants, preliminary or final design approvals, design certifications, research and test facilities, reprocessing plants and other utilization and production facilities, licensed pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (the Act) and to monitor their activities. Reports are submitted daily, monthly, quarterly, annually, semi-annually, and on occasion.4. Who is required or asked to report:Licensees and applicants for nuclear power plants and research and test facilities, and approximately 100 materials licensees responding to generic communications.5. The number of annual respondents:251.6. The number of hours needed annually to complete the requirement or request:4.88M hours; 1.93M hours reporting (an average of 41.8 hrs/response) + 2.95M hours recordkeeping (an average of 19.5K hrs/recordkeeper).7. Abstract:Part 50 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations(10 CFR), "Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities, " specifies technical information and data to be provided to the NRC or maintained by applicants and licensees so that the NRC may take determinations necessary to protect the health and safety of the public, in accordance with the Act.

The transformation of the Electricity Control Board to a broader Energy Regulator is well on track with the final industry adjustments taking place. The transformation was expected to be completed earlier this year but was delayed due to the inherent lengthy legal process. Although a final name for the new regulator and launch date is yet to be decided, members of the ECB remain optimistic that the transition will take place soon.

TORONTO - Ontario Power Generation Inc. has reported a big drop in first-quarter net income as the bottom line was hurt by higher operating expenses and depreciation costs and lower earnings on nuclear funds.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release:

An Atomic Safety and Licensing Board (ASLB) will hold a hearing Oct. 30 in Monroe, Mich., concerning a challenge by several environmental groups to the Combined License application for a new nuclear reactor at the Fermi site in Monroe County, Mich. The ASLB is the independent body within the NRC that conducts adjudicatory hearings and renders decisions on legal challenges to licensing actions.

The hearing, which begins at 9:30 a.m. EDT, will be held in the Monroe County Courthouse's Board Meeting Room, 125 E. Second St. in Monroe. If necessary, the Board will continue the hearing through Friday, Nov. 1. Members of the public and media are welcome to observe the evidentiary hearing, but participation in the hearing will be limited to the parties and their lawyers and witnesses. Those planning to attend the evidentiary hearing should arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time for security screening, including searches of hand-carried items such as briefcases or backpacks. No signs will be permitted in the courtroom.

The share of nuclear power generation in the total amount of electricity produced in Japan in fiscal 2012, which ended in March, stood at 1.7 pct, down 9.0 percentage points from the previous year, an industry group said Friday.

Office of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has issued the following news release:

The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) of Japan have amended a Memorandum on the import and export of radioactive sources. The amendment reflects changes in regulatory responsibilities from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to the NRA.

Kazakhstan, Astana, May 17 / Trend D.Mukhtarov /

Kazakhstan's National Atomic Company Kazatomprom opened a representative office in the United States, the national company's press service reported on Friday

The agreement allows EDF to expand its current license from 4,700 users and provide a single software solution for all of its maintenance workers to help maximize generation of power. Following an initial deployment at four nuclear sites and many of its hydro and fossil stations in France, EDF will expand its Ventyx solution coverage across all of the country's nuclear, fossil-fired and hydropower operations.

/KASE, May 17, 13/ – JSC "National atomic company "Kazatomprom" (Astana), whose bonds are officially listed on Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE), has provided KASE with a press release of May 17, 2013:

ENP Newswire - 17 May 2013

Release date- 16052013 - JUNO BEACH, Fla. - Florida Power & Light Company's Nuclear Extended Power Uprate project has been honored by the Nuclear Energy Institute with two Top Industry Practice awards for innovation and excellence.

 Florida Power & Light Company's Nuclear Extended Power Uprate (EPU) project has been honored by the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) with two Top Industry Practice (TIP) awards for innovation and excellence. The TIP awards are the most prestigious honor in the nuclear industry, recognizing top innovators in safety, efficiency, plant performance and community relations. The awards were presented during ceremonies at NEI's annual Nuclear Energy Assembly meeting on May 14, in Washington, D.C.

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The Nuclear Energy Institute issued the following news release:

Employees at the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant in Maryland have been honored with the B. Ralph Sylvia "Best of the Best" Award for an innovative pressurizer component replacement. The employees were honored for their first-of-its-kind welding process that substantially improves the efficiency and safety of the equipment replacement at Calvert Cliffs and that is adaptable to nearly 70 U.S. reactors.

The Best of the Best Top Industry Practice (TIP) award was presented today at the Nuclear Energy Institute's annual meeting. The TIP awards recognize industry innovators in 14 categories--four reactor vendor awards and nine process awards for innovation to improve safety, efficiency and nuclear plant performance--as well as an award for vision and leadership.

Constellation Energy Nuclear Group employees earned the top innovation award for pioneering the welding process applied to dozens of nozzles on the multi-ton components that pressurize reactors. The advancement reduced the time to complete each weld by nearly 80 percent and reduced the volume of weld material by 90 percent. It also substantially enhanced worker safety because the technique permitted the nozzle replacements and other nearby maintenance activities to be conducted with enhanced radiation protection.