Episode 126
Ep 126: Stephen Burns, Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Titans Of Nuclear | Interviewing World Experts on Nuclear Energy · Titans of Nuclear
January 18, 201950m 30s
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Show Notes
In this episode we discuss...
- Lessons learned from the Three-Mile Island accident
- The importance of information sharing among the nuclear industry to increase safety
- Refocusing of priorities regarding the NRC's regulatory responsibilities
- Post 9/11 refocusing on safety and robust engineering
- Implementing lessons learned from the Fukushima accident
- Functions of the NRC and reactions to recent events
- Collaboration among countries and joint research projects are beneficial to the nuclear industry
- Prospects for the future of the nuclear industry