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December 2006

12/29/2006 NRC Proposes $104,000 Fine Against Southern Nuclear for Violation at Hatch Nuclear Plant
12/27/2006 NRC Statement on Passing of Former President Ford
12/21/2006 NRC Proposes $3,250 Civil Penalty for Pa. Firm for Portable Nuclear Gauge Violations
12/20/2006 NRC Finalizes “White” Finding for Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant Over Shipment of Radioactively Contaminated Equipment
12/19/2006 NRC Cites FENOC for Violation at Beaver Valley Nuclear Plant
12/15/2006 NRC to Meet with Exelon Dec. 19 to Discuss Safety Issue at Clinton Nuclear Plant
12/15/2006 NRC Completes Staff Review of North Anna Early Site Permit Application
12/15/2006 NRC’s 19th Annual Regulatory Information Conference to be Held March 13-15, 2007 in Rockville, MD
12/15/2006 NRC Gives Web Site a New Look
12/14/2006 NRC Staff to Meet with TVA Officials in Alabama to Discuss Unit 1 Restart at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
12/13/2006 NRC to Discuss Apparent Violation with Mount Laurel, N.J., Company
12/13/2006 NRC Staff to Hold Two Public Meetings to Discuss License Renewal Process for Wolf Creek Nuclear Plant
12/12/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste to Meet in Rockville, Maryland, Dec. 12-14
12/08/2006 NRC Announces Availability of License Renewal Application for Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant
12/05/2006 NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing on License Renewal Application for Wolf Creek Nuclear Power Plant
12/04/2006 NRC Returns Point Beach to Routine Oversight
12/01/2006 NRC Releases Plan for Continued “Mission-Essential” Operations During an Avian Flu Pandemic

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November 2006

11/30/2006 New NRC Senior Resident Inspector Assigned to Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Plant
11/29/2006 NRC Invites Nominations for Advisory Committee on Medical Uses of Isotopes
11/28/2006 NRC to Hold Public Meetings on Dec. 5 and 12 Regarding Decommissioning Plan for Newfield, N.J., Facility
11/28/2006 NRC Begins Special Inspection at Catawba Nuclear Plant
11/28/2006 NRC Staff to Meet with South Texas Project Officials to Discuss Security Issues
11/27/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to Meet December 7-9 in Rockville, Maryland
11/21/2006 NRC, Pa. Company to Discuss Apparent Violations Stemming from Temporary Loss of Nuclear Gauge
11/20/2006 Ten NRC Executives Honored with Presidential Awards
11/17/2006 NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing on Decommissioning Plan for Shieldalloy Metallurgical Corp.
11/16/2006 NRC to Hold Regulatory Conference with Arizona Public Service Co. on Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
11/15/2006 New NRC Resident Inspector Assigned to Millstone Nuclear Plant
11/08/2006 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Honors Edward McGaffigan for Leadership and Longest Tenure
11/08/2006 NRC Renews Operating License for Monticello Nuclear Power Plant for an Additional 20 Years
11/07/2006 NRC Begins Special Inspection at Palisades Nuclear Power Plant
11/06/2006 NRC to Discuss Process for Review of License Renewal Application for Susquehanna Nuclear Plant, Seeks Environmental Input
11/03/2006 NRC to Hold Two Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Nuclear Power Plant Security Requirements
11/01/2006 NRC to Meet with New Jersey Hospital Officials to Discuss Apparent Violation
11/01/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste to Meet in Rockville, Maryland, Nov. 13-16

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October 2006

10/31/2006 NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing on License Renewal Application for Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant
10/31/2006 NRC Renews Operating Licenses for Nine Mile Point Units 1 and 2 for an Additional 20 Years
10/31/2006 NRC to Hold Public Meeting to Discuss Rancho Seco License Termination Plan
10/31/2006 NRC Revises and Issues for Comment Proposed Rule on Safeguards Information
10/30/2006 NRC Monitors Alert at Arkansas Nuclear One
10/26/2006 NRC Seeks Public Comment on Revisions and Additions to Physical Security Requirements
10/25/2006 NRC Approves Final Rule on National Source Tracking System for Radioactive Materials of Concern
10/23/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to Meet November 1-3 in Rockville, Maryland
10/23/2006 NRC Finds No Significant Environmental Impacts from Extended Operation of Palisades Nuclear Power Plant
10/20/2006 NRC Commissioner Merrifield Will Not Seek Third Term
10/20/2006 NRC Issues Technical Evaluation for the Idaho National Laboratory Tank Farm Facility
10/19/2006 NRC Licensing Board to Hold Hearing on Clinton Early Site Permit; Public Comments to Be Heard November 8 in Clinton
10/17/2006 NRC, FirstEnergy to Discuss Apparent Violation at Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant
10/16/2006 NRC Seeks Public Comment on Implementation of Reactor Oversight Process
10/13/2006 NRC to Send Special Inspection Team to Surry Nuclear Plant to Review Offsite Power Loss and Shutdown
10/12/2006 NRC Staff to Meet with TVA Officials in Rockville to Discuss Unit 1 Restart at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
10/11/2006 NRC Chairman Directs Staff Plan for Independent Review of Execution of Reactor Oversight Process at Indian Point
10/11/2006 NRC Proposes $60,000 Fine Against Indiana Michigan Power for Emergency Plan Violation at D. C. Cook Nuclear Plant
10/10/2006 NRC Announces Availability of License Renewal Application for Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station
10/10/2006 Revised: Time and Location Change NRC to Hold Public Meeting Nov. 1 in Rockville, MD on Proposed Revisions to Limited Work Authorization Rules
10/06/2006 NRC to Hold Public Meeting in Piketon, Ohio, to Discuss Final Safety, Environmental Reviews for Centrifuge Plant
10/06/2006 NRC Announces Opportunity to Participate in Hearing on Vogtle Early Site Permit Application
10/04/2006 NRC Tritium Task Force Issues Report and Recommendations, Finds No Health Impact
10/04/2006 NRC Implements Reorganization of Materials and Agreement State Programs
10/04/2006 NRC to Hold Public Meeting Oct. 19 on Environmental Scoping Process for Vogtle Early Site Permit
10/03/2006 NRC to Discuss Process for Review of License Renewal Application for FitzPatrick Nuclear Plant, Seek Input on Environmental Review
10/03/2006 NRC Issues Supplemental Safety Evaluation for North Anna Early Site Permit Application
10/03/2006 NRC to Present Results of Licensee Performance Review at Areva Commercial Fuel Plant in Richland
10/03/2006 NRC Schedules Regulatory Conference to Discuss Turkey Point Nuclear Plant Event
10/02/2006 NRC to Conduct Special Inspection at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
10/02/2006 NRC Public Meeting Scheduled for Oct. 6th to Discuss Indian Point Nuclear Plant’s Alert and Notification System

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September 2006

09/29/2006 NRC Schedules Regulatory Conference to Discuss Harris Nuclear Plant Concern
09/27/2006 NRC Receives Operating License Application for Proposed Mixed-Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility in South Carolina
09/27/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to Meet October 4-6 in Rockville, Maryland
09/25/2006 NRC Issues Order Barring Individual from Involvement in NRC-Licensed Activities
09/21/2006 NRC Finds No Significant Environmental Impacts from Extended Operation of Monticello Nuclear Power Plant
09/21/2006 NRC to Hold Two Public Meetings September 27 in Piketon, Ohio
09/20/2006 NRC Accepts Vogtle Early Site Permit Application for Review
09/20/2006 NRC Announces Availability of License Renewal Application for Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Units 1 and 2
09/20/2006 NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing on License Renewal Application for FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Station
09/19/2006 NRC Offers New Service for E-Mail Notification
09/19/2006 NRC Proposes $9,600 Fine to Sterigenics International
09/18/2006 NRC Conducting Special Inspection at Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant
09/15/2006 NRC Terminates Construction Permits for Unfinished Bellefonte Nuclear Plants
09/14/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste to Meet in Rockville, Maryland, Sept. 18-21
09/14/2006 NRC Issues New Edition of Information Digest
09/13/2006 NRC Bars Research Reactor Operator from NRC-Regulated Work Due to Unauthorized Alteration to Reactor Controls
09/12/2006 NRC Proposes $3,250 Civil Penalty for West Virginia Firm Over Temporary Loss of Nuclear Gauge
09/12/2006 NRC Issues Safety Evaluation Report for Proposed Gas Centrifuge Enrichment Plant in Ohio
09/08/2006 NRC Names Two New Members to its Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
09/07/2006 Closure of Safety Conscious Work Environment Issue at Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Plants to be Subject of Sept. 14th Open House
09/07/2006 NRC to Hold Annual Public Meeting on Nuclear Security On Sept. 14 in Rockville, Maryland
09/05/2006 NRC to Discuss Preliminary Results of Inspection for Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant License Renewal Application
09/01/2006 NRC Issues Mid-Cycle Assessments for All U.S. Nuclear Plants

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August 2006

08/31/2006 Atomic Safety & Licensing Board Evidentiary Hearing on Vermont Yankee Power Uprate Scheduled for Sept. 13-15 in Newfane, VT.
08/28/2006 NRC to Discuss Proposed Termination of License for Nuclear Materials Site in Manchester Township, N.J., on Sept. 8th
08/24/2006 NRC Takes Regulatory Oversight of USEC Lead Cascade, Authorizes Processing of Radioactive Material
08/21/2006 Southern Nuclear Notifies NRC of Completion of its Spent Fuel Investigation at Hatch Nuclear Plant
08/21/2006 NRC Issues Safety Evaluation Report with Open Items for Oyster Creek License Renewal Application
08/21/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to Meet Sept. 7-9 in Rockville, Maryland
08/16/2006 NRC to Conduct Media Workshop on Sept. 28th in Southbridge, Mass.
08/15/2006 NRC Announces New Head of Enforcement Office
08/15/2006 NRC Announces Availability of Vogtle Early Site Permit Application
08/14/2006 New Resident Inspector Named at Arkansas Nuclear One
08/14/2006 Licensing Board to Hear Public Comments August 28 in Grand Gulf Early Site Permit Application Proceeding
08/10/2006 Dean Overland Named Resident Inspector at Waterford 3 Nuclear Plant
08/07/2006 New NRC Resident Inspector Assigned to Salem Nuclear Plant
08/04/2006 NRC Names New Senior Resident Inspector at Oconee Nuclear Station in South Carolina
08/04/2006 NRC Announces Availability of License Renewal Application for FitzPatrick Nuclear Plant
08/03/2006 NRC, W.VA. Firm to Discuss Apparent Violations Involving Portable Nuclear Gauge
08/03/2006 NRC Names Directors for New Reactors, National Materials Offices

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July 2006

07/28/2006 NRC Staff to Hold Public Meeting on August 10 in Eunice, New Mexico to Discuss Inspection Program for LES Uranium Enrichment Plant
07/27/2006 NRC Staff to Meet with TVA Officials in Alabama to Discuss Unit 1 Restart at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
07/27/2006 NRC Proposes $65,000 Fine for Violation at Seabrook Station
07/26/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Braidwood Nuclear Power Plant
07/26/2006 NRC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Rule Reflecting Expanded Authority Over Other Radioactive Material
07/24/2006 NRC Completes Staff Review of Clinton Early Site Permit Application
07/24/2006 NRC Establishing Office of New Reactors, Additional Region II Deputy Regional Administrator
07/21/2006 Atomic Safety and Licensing Board to Hear Oral Argument in Vermont Yankee License Renewal Proceeding
07/20/2006 NRC Approves Power Uprate for Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant
07/14/2006 NRC to Meet with Entergy on July 20th to Discuss Vermont Yankee License Renewal Audit Findings
07/13/2006 NRC to Meet with Entergy on July 19th to Discuss Pilgrim License Renewal Audit Findings
07/12/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste to Meet in Rockville, Maryland, July 17-20
07/12/2006 NRC to Hold Two Public Meetings about the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant on July 25
07/11/2006 NRC Publishes Information Notice on Groundwater Contamination Due to Leaks
07/11/2006 NRC Approves Power Uprate for Ginna Nuclear Power Plant
07/10/2006 NRC Seeks Comment on Updated Environmental Review for North Anna Early Site Permit, Public Meeting August 15
07/06/2006 NRC to Present Results of Licensee Performance Review at AREVA Commercial Fuel Plant on July 13 in Lynchburg
07/03/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for D. C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant
07/01/2006 Dr. Dale Klein Sworn In as NRC Chairman

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June 2006

06/30/2006 NRC Finds Inadequate Valve Analysis Prior to Power Uprate to be of Low to Moderate Safety Significance
06/30/2006 NRC Appoints E. Roy Hawkens Chief Administrative Judge
06/30/2006 NRC Issues a White Finding to Exelon for the Handling of Unplanned Tritium Releases at Braidwood
06/30/2006 NRC Extends Public Comment Period on Basis for Establishing a National Source Tracking System for Certain Sealed Sources
06/30/2006 Grant Larkin Named Senior Resident Inspector at Waterford 3 Nuclear Plant
06/29/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to Meet July 12-14 in Rockville, Maryland
06/28/2006 Commissioner Peter B. Lyons Takes Oath of Office at NRC
06/27/2006 New NRC Resident Inspector Assigned to Beaver Valley Nuclear Plant
06/26/2006 NRC Renews Operating Licenses for Brunswick Steam Electric Plant for an Additional 20 Years
06/23/2006 NRC Issues License to Louisiana Energy Services for Gas Centrifuge Uranium Enrichment Plant in New Mexico
06/23/2006 Licensing Board to Hear Oral Arguments and Receive Public Comment in Pilgrim License Renewal Proceeding
06/20/2006 NRC'S Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste Re-Elects Chairman and Vice Chairman
06/19/2006 NRC Creates New Office of National Materials Program, Reorganizes Office of Nuclear Materials Safety and Safeguards
06/16/2006 Commissioner Gregory B. Jaczko Takes Oath of Office at NRC Ceremony
06/14/2006 Heather Astwood Named as NRC Nuclear Safety Attaché
06/12/2006 NRC Seeks Public Input on Draft Environmental Report for Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant License Renewal; Meetings July 12
06/12/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Quad Cities Nuclear Power Plant
06/09/2006 Oral Comments to Be Accepted on June 26 and 27 Regarding Proceeding on Vermont Yankee Power Uprate
06/06/2006 New Senior Resident Inspector Named at South Texas Project
06/05/2006 NRC Proposes Changes to Regulations Occupational Radiation Dose Records, Total Dose Definition
06/01/2006 NRC to Hold Public Meeting June 15 on Proposal to Establish "Technology Neutral" Requirements for Licensing New Reactors
06/01/2006 NRC Seeks Public Comment on Draft Standard Review Plan for DOE Waste Determinations

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May 2006

05/31/2006 NRC Staff Approves Transfer of Operating Licenses for Salem, Hope Creek and Peach Bottom
05/31/2006 NRC's Revised Differing Professional Opinions Program Assessed
05/31/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste to Meet in Rockville, Maryland, June 6-7
05/30/2006 NRC to Present Results of Catawba Nuclear Power Plant Inspection at Rock Hill Meeting May 31
05/30/2006 NRC Proposes $3,250 Civil Penalty for Elizabeth, Pa., Firm Over Temporary Loss of Nuclear Gauge
05/30/2006 NRC Publishes Licensing, Inspection and Annual Fees for Fiscal Year 2006
05/26/2006 NRC Continues Monitoring, Oversight of Groundwater Contamination at Nuclear Power Plants
05/25/2006 NRC Approves Final Rule to Relieve Certain Individuals from Energy Act Requirements on Fingerprinting, Criminal History Checks
05/24/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant
05/24/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Columbia Generating Station
05/23/2006 NRC Inspection Team to Review Loss of Offsite Power Event At Catawba Nuclear Power Plant in South Carolina
05/23/2006 NRC Approves Power Uprate for Seabrook Nuclear Station
05/22/2006 NRC Finds No Significant Environmental Impacts from Extended Operation of Nine Mile Point, Units 1 and 2
05/19/2006 NRC Begins Special Inspection at Kewaunee Nuclear Plant
05/18/2006 NRC Seeks Public Input on Environmental Review Associated with Proposed Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant License Extension
05/17/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to Meet May 31- June 1 in Rockville, Maryland
05/17/2006 New Reactor Construction Inspection Center to be Established in NRC's Atlanta Regional Office
05/15/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Palisades Nuclear Power Plant
05/15/2006 NRC to Hold Public Meeting on Emergency Preparedness for Nuclear Power Plants on May 19th in Rockville, Maryland
05/12/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Monticello Nuclear Power Plant
05/11/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste to Meet in Rockville, Maryland, May 23-26
05/11/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Waterford Nuclear Plant
05/11/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at River Bend Nuclear Plant
05/10/2006 NRC Finds No Significant Environmental Impacts from Proposed Centrifuge Enrichment Plant in Ohio
05/10/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Salem and Hope Creek Nuclear Power Plants
05/09/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at San Onofre Nuclear Plant
05/05/2006 NRC'S Christopher Tripp to Receive Arthur S. Flemming Award for Engineering
05/05/2006 NRC Sets Review Schedule on Revised Application for North Anna Early Site Permit
05/05/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Clinton Nuclear Power Plant
05/05/2006 NRC Schedules Regulatory Conference to Discuss Oconee Nuclear Plant Concern
05/04/2006 NRC Renews Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Operating Licenses for an Additional 20 Years
05/04/2006 NRC Proposes Additional Guidance on Information Required in License Renewal Applications
05/04/2006 NRC Proposes $16,250 Fine for Marcus Hook, Pa., Company for Violations Involving Radiation Exposures
05/03/2006 NRC Seeks Public Input on Environmental Review Associated with License Renewal Proposed for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant
05/03/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Wolf Creek Nuclear Plant
05/03/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at South Texas Project Nuclear Plant
05/03/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Grand Gulf Nuclear Plant
05/03/2006 NRC Proposes $6,500 Fine for H&G Inspection Co. of Houston, Texas
05/02/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Harris Nuclear Plant
05/02/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for R. E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant

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April 2006

04/28/2006

NRC Plans for Possible Avian Flu Pandemic; Holds Workshop to Discuss Issues
04/27/2006 NRC Special Inspection Team to Hold Public Meeting May 3 to Review Honeywell Fuel Plant Leak
04/27/2006 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Begins Special Inspection at Kewaunee Nuclear Plant Following Shutdown
04/27/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Callaway Nuclear Plant
04/25/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant
04/25/2006 NRC to Hold Public Meetings May 10-11 in Georgia to Discuss Review of Possible Early Site Permit Application
04/25/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant
04/21/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Plant
04/21/2006 NRC to Discuss Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Unit 1 Restart and 2005 Performance of Units 2 and 3
04/20/2006 NRC Begins Special Inspection at Palisades Nuclear Plant
04/19/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to Meet May 4-5 in Rockville, Maryland
04/19/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Dresden Nuclear Power Plant
04/19/2006 NRC and Pennsylvania Company, GeoMechanics, to Discuss Apparent Violations Involving Nuclear Gauge
04/19/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Nine Mile Point Nuclear Power Plant
04/18/2006 NRC Proposes $3,250 Civil Penalty Against Firm in Puerto Rico for Loss of Portable Nuclear Gauge
04/18/2006 NRC Finds No Significant Environmental Impacts from Extended Operation of Brunswick Steam Electric Plant, Units 1 and 2
04/17/2006 Media Advisory NRC Chairman to Visit Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant April 21
04/17/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Oyster Creek Nuclear Power Plant
04/17/2006 NRC, FERC Commissioners to Discuss Grid Reliability April 24 in Washington
04/17/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Catawba Nuclear Plant
04/17/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at McGuire Nuclear Plant
04/17/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Oconee Nuclear Plant
04/14/2006 NRC Completes Technical Review of Grand Gulf Early Site Permit Application
04/14/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant
04/14/2006 NRC Proposes $19,500 Fine Against Mistras Holding Group for Safety Violations
04/13/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Limerick Nuclear Power Plant
04/13/2006 NRC Issues 2005 Hurricane Season "Lessons Learned" Final Report
04/13/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant
04/13/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste to Meet in Rockville, Maryland, April 18-20
04/12/2006 NRC Earns Gold Star Award During "Small Business Week"
04/11/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Surry Nuclear Plant
04/11/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at North Anna Nuclear Plant
04/11/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Robinson Nuclear Plant
04/11/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Farley Nuclear Plant
04/10/2006 NRC, Ukraine Sign Cooperation Arrangement on Nuclear Safety
04/10/2006 Note to Editors: Clarification of April 7th NRC News Release Announcing Special Inspection at Hatch Nuclear Plant
04/10/2006 Statement of NRC Chairman Nils J. Diaz
04/10/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant
04/07/2006 NRC Begins Special Inspection at Hatch Nuclear Plant to Review Shutdown
04/07/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant
04/06/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Medical Uses of Isotopes to Meet April 25-26, 2006
04/06/2006 NRC to Meet with Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel Plant Officials to Discuss Facility Safety Performance
04/06/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Hatch Nuclear Plant
04/06/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Byron Nuclear Power Plant
04/05/2006 NRC Finds No Significant Environmental Impacts from Proposed Grand Gulf Early Site Permit
04/05/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Brunswick Nuclear Plant
04/05/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Duane Arnold Nuclear Power Plant
04/05/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant
04/04/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Crystal River Nuclear Plant
04/04/2006 NRC Increases the Amount of Security-Related Information Released as Part of its Reactor Oversight Process
04/04/2006 NRC Uses Risk Insights to Revise Mitigating Systems Category in Reactor Oversight Process
04/03/2006 NRC Announces New Head of Nuclear Regulatory Research

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March 2006

03/31/2006 NRC Sends Augmented Inspection Team to Review Equipment Damage at Florida Nuclear Power Plant
03/29/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Three Mile Island 1 Nuclear Power Plant
03/29/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to Meet April 5-8 in Rockville, Maryland
03/29/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Palo Verde Nuclear Plant
03/28/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at St. Lucie Nuclear Power Plant
03/28/2006 NRC Begins Special Inspection at Texas A&M University's Research Reactor
03/28/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for LaSalle Nuclear Power Plant
03/28/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant
03/28/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Sequoyah Nuclear Power Plant
03/24/2006 NRC Sends Special Inspection Team to Vogtle Nuclear Plant to Review Cause of Repeat Leakage in Shutdown Cooling System
03/24/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance at Summer Nuclear Power Plant
03/23/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant
03/23/2006 NRC Meeting March 29 – 30 to Discuss Worker Fatigue Rules, Applying Drug-testing Rules to Construction Personnel
03/22/2006 NRC Staff Responds to Security Concerns at Harris Nuclear Power Plant near Raleigh
03/22/2006 NRC Announces Opportunity to Request a Hearing on Application to Renew Operating License for Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station
03/22/2006 NRC Announces Opportunity to Request Hearing on Application to Renew Operating License for Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station
03/22/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Assessment for Millstone Nuclear Plant at Two Public Meetings Scheduled for March 29
03/22/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant
03/22/2006 NRC Names J. Sam Armijo to the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
03/21/2006 NRC to Discuss Indian Point Annual Assessment Results, Preliminary Findings from Special Inspection on March 28
03/21/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Plant
03/20/2006 NRC Proposes $6,000 Fine for Bayou Inspection Services, Inc.
03/20/2006 NRC Creates Task Force to Examine Tritium Issue
03/20/2006 NRC Invites the Public to Submit Nominations for the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
03/17/2006 NRC Completes Minnesota Agreement to Regulate Use of Certain Radioactive Materials
03/16/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Kewaunee Nuclear Power Plant
03/16/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Fermi Nuclear Power Plant
03/15/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment and Review Safety Culture Survey for Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant
03/14/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste to Meet in Rockville, Maryland, March 22-24
03/13/2006 NRC to Discuss Violations Involving Marcus Hook, Pa., Company
03/10/2006 NRC to Discuss 2005 Performance Assessment for Perry Nuclear Power Plant
03/03/2006 NRC Issues Annual Assessments for Nation's Nuclear Plants
03/03/2006 NRC Issues Draft Environmental Report for Palisades License Renewal, Announces April 5 Public Meeting
03/02/2006 NRC Staff Approves Power Uprate for Vermont Yankee
03/02/2006 NRC Tracking 'Alert' at Susquehanna Nuclear Power Plant
03/01/2006 NRC to Hold March 8th Public Meeting in Plymouth, Mass., on License Renewal Application for Pilgrim Nuclear Plant
03/01/2006 NRC Updates Public on License Renewal Process at Vermont Yankee
03/01/2006 NRC Posts Comments and Responses from the 2005 Emergency Preparedness Public Meeting

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February 2006

02/27/2006 NRC to Meet with Nuclear Management Co. to Discuss Safety Significance of Issue at Prairie Island Plant
02/23/2006 NRC Proposes Clarifications to New Reactor Licensing Process, Plans March 14 Public Meeting
02/23/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to Meet March 9-11 in Rockville, Maryland
02/22/2006 NRC to Hold March 1st Public Meeting in Brattleboro, Vt., on License Renewal Application for Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant
02/22/2006 NRC Issues License to Private Fuel Storage for Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility in Utah
02/20/2006 NRC Begins Special Inspection at LaSalle Nuclear Plant Following Control Rod Problem During Automatic Reactor Shutdown
02/17/2006 NRC Issues Final Safety Evaluation for Clinton Early Site Permit Application
02/17/2006 NRC Sends Augmented Inspection Team to Review Security at Florida Nuclear Power Plant and Issues Confirmatory Action Letter
02/17/2006 NRC Issues Report for Comment on Spent Nuclear Fuel Transportation Cask Response to Caldecott Tunnel Fire Scenario
02/16/2006 New NRC Resident Inspector Assigned to Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant
02/16/2006 NRC Releases Results of its 2005 Safety Culture and Climate Survey
02/14/2006 NRC to Continue Heightened Inspections at Honeywell Although Plant Operated Safely During Past Year
02/13/2006 NRC Terminates ACHP Consultation, Prepares to Issue License to Private Fuel Storage
02/10/2006 Media Advisory: Attention: Assignment Desk, Editors, Reporters
02/10/2006 NRC Requests Additional Information on Application for North Anna Early Site Permit
02/10/2006 NRC Cites NASA for Violations of NRC Requirements
02/10/2006 New NRC Resident Inspector Assigned to Hope Creek Nuclear Plant
02/10/2006 New NRC Resident Inspector Assigned to Salem Nuclear Plant
02/10/2006 NRC Proposes to Amend Licensing, Inspection and Annual Fees Rule
02/09/2006 NRC Welcomes National Academies Study Conclusion that Transportation of Spent Nuclear Fuel is Safe
02/08/2006 NRC Names Otto L. Maynard to Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards
02/07/2006 NRC's Public Document Room Marks 50 Years of Answering Public's Queries on Nuclear Energy
02/07/2006 NRC Invites Applicants for Director of Nuclear Regulatory Research
02/06/2006 NRC FY 2007 Budget Reflects Anticipated New Nuclear Power Plant License Applications
02/03/2006 Note to Editors: NRC 2007 Budget Briefing
02/03/2006 Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Schedules Hearing on Proposed Uranium Enrichment Plant in New Mexico
02/02/2006 NRC Issues Draft Environmental Report for Monticello License Renewal, Announces March 22 Public Meeting
02/02/2006 NRC Staff Issues Generic Letter on Electric Grid Reliability Impact on Plant Risk
02/02/2006 NRC Schedules Meeting with Duke Energy to Discuss Inspection Finding at Oconee Nuclear Power Plant

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January 2006
01/31/2006 NRC Publishes Certification Rule for Westinghouse's AP1000 Advanced Reactor Design
01/31/2006 NRC Announces Availability of License Renewal Applications for Vermont Yankee and Pilgrim
01/30/2006 NRC Cites Nuclear Medicine Firm for Violation of Requirements
01/30/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards to Meet Feb. 9-11 in Rockville, Maryland
01/30/2006 NRC Proposes to Amend Regulations on Fines for Violating Employee Protection Requirements
01/26/2006 Performance Issues at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
01/24/2006 NRC'S 18th Annual Regulatory Information Conference to Be March 7-9 in Rockville, Md.
01/20/2006 NRC Statement on Justice Department Davis-Besse Action
01/19/2006 Diaz Names Jeanne Lopatto Federal/International Assistant
01/19/2006 NRC, Constellation to Discuss License Renewal Inspection Conducted at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Power Plant
01/12/2006 NRC Seeks Public Comment on Radiation Source Protection And Security
01/10/2006 NRC Begins Special Inspection at Quad Cities Nuclear Plant
01/09/2006 NRC's Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Elects New Chairman, Vice Chairman and Member-at-Large
01/09/2006 NRC Finalizes "White" Finding for Oyster Creek Nuclear Plant Over Classification of Emergency
01/05/2006 NRC Considers Changes to Regulations on Products Containing Radioactive Material
01/05/2006 NRC Releases Draft Order for Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant to Install Back-Up Power for its Emergency Notification System
01/05/2006 NRC Bars Four Individuals from NRC-Regulated Work Because of Inaccurate Davis-Besse Nuclear Plant Information
01/04/2006 NRC Publishes Clarification of Fire Protection Requirements for Electrical Circuits in Nuclear Power Plants
01/03/2006 NRC Advisory Committee on Nuclear Waste to Meet in Rockville, Maryland, Jan. 10-12
01/03/2006 NRC, FirstEnergy Nuclear Operating Co. Managers to Discuss Company's Fleet of Nuclear Plants


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