- Trump pushed an executive order promoting advanced nuclear technology, involving NuScale.
- Gridlock and the need for executive actions are slowing down advanced nuclear power development and NRC licensing reform.
An executive order issued by Donald Trump criticized the ALARA principle and scientific model used by the NRC.
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Updated Aug 12
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What happened
An executive order issued by Donald Trump criticized the ALARA principle and scientific model used by the NRC.
Who's involved
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Part of
Gridlock and the need for executive actions are slowing down advanced nuclear power development and NRC licensing reform.Also in this story
- Trump hosted Antares at the White House and advocated for faster approval of nuclear reactors.
- NRC proposals are aligning with Trump administration priorities, aiming to expand capacity across America and mirroring EPA review process changes.
- NRC rulemaking is facing scrutiny from experts like Edwin Lyman, as executive orders seek to overhaul the commission's structure and standards.
Within Trump pushed an executive order promoting advanced nuclear technology, involving NuScale.
The entities involved
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission
government agency of the United States
- TRISO-X, a subsidiary of a Maryland-based company, is operating in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, while seeking necessary licensing from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- A plant involved in the Yankee site redevelopment is facing a shutdown due to market losses and requires review by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission after debris shipment to Texas.
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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