Blue Ribbon Commission (Archived White House OSTP Microsite – Final Report Landing)
This archived White House webpage explains the creation of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future, a federal advisory panel established by President Obama in 2010. The Commission was formed by a presidential memorandum directing the Department of Energy (DOE) to assemble a group of experts to study the nation’s nuclear waste problem and […]
NRC SECY-12-0037: Blue Ribbon Commission Final Report Summary
This document (ML12073A433) is an internal staff paper prepared by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). It analyzes the potential implications of the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future (BRC) recommendations for the NRC’s role in nuclear waste policy. The BRC was created by the federal government to recommend a new national strategy for […]
DOE Moves Forward with Consolidated Interim Storage Facility Project for Spent Nuclear Fuel
This Department of Energy (DOE) article is an official federal announcement describing a major policy step toward creating a federal consolidated interim storage facility (CISF) for spent nuclear fuel. It explains that DOE has formally determined there is a “mission need” for such a facility and has approved the first stage of the project planning […]
NRC ADAMS Public Documents
This webpage explains the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Agencywide Documents Access and Management (ADAMS) system. ADAMS is the NRC’s official electronic document database, where the agency stores and publishes millions of records related to nuclear regulation. The system includes a public-facing search tool (ADAMS Public Search) that allows anyone to access technical reports, licensing documents, environmental […]
Interim Storage Partners, LLC; WCS Consolidated Interim Storage Facility; Issuance of Materials License and Record of Decision
This Federal Register notice is an official Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announcement regarding a license amendment for the Interim Storage Partners (ISP) consolidated interim storage facility (CISF) in Andrews County, Texas. The facility is licensed to store spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste from nuclear reactors around the country. The notice explains that ISP […]
Interim Storage Partners, LLC – WCS Consolidated Interim Storage Facility (Issuance of Materials License SNM-2515)
This Federal Register notice is an official announcement by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) that it has issued a federal license to Interim Storage Partners (ISP). The license authorizes the company to build and operate a consolidated interim storage facility (CISF) for spent nuclear fuel in Andrews County, Texas. The notice also confirms that […]
NRC v. Texas (No. 23-1300) Supreme Court Docket
Access the NRC v. Texas, No. 23-1300 Supreme Court Docket resource for official case filings, legal briefs, and court proceedings. Explore key documents related to nuclear regulatory authority and interim storage litigation before the U.S. Supreme Court.
DOE Consent-Based Siting Process for Federal Consolidated Interim Storage
Access the DOE Consent-Based Siting Process for Federal Consolidated Interim Storage resource to explore federal strategies for safe nuclear waste storage. Learn about stakeholder engagement, siting guidelines, and interim storage policy frameworks.
Consent-Based Siting Process Report
Explore the Consent-Based Siting Process Report covering strategies, policies, and community engagement approaches for nuclear waste management projects. Access detailed insights into federal recommendations, stakeholder collaboration, and siting best practices.
NRC Consolidated Interim Storage Facility (CISF)
Access the NRC Consolidated Interim Storage Facility (CISF) resource for official information on interim nuclear waste storage regulations and licensing. Explore NRC guidance, safety standards, and project-related regulatory documents.