Nuclear regulator on keeping pace with advanced reactor technology through international collaboration
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Terry Gerton
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An interview with Anna Bradford, a senior nuclear safety official returning to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) after a stint at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The article discusses the rapid pace of nuclear technology development — including advanced reactors and small modular reactors (SMRs) — and the urgent need for regulatory frameworks to keep pace. Bradford emphasizes the importance of international collaboration, learning from global approaches, and not becoming insular in U.S. regulatory thinking. The piece covers regulatory modernization, safety culture, workforce development, and the challenges of licensing novel nuclear technologies while maintaining safety standards.
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bskyNuclear regulator on keeping pace with advanced reactor technology through international collaborationfederalnewsnetwork.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledI think we need to be careful not to be insular and think that our way is the only way because it is not…
The technology is moving fast, and regulation has to keep up.
We need to make sure that we are not a barrier to innovation, but we also need to make sure that we are protecting public health and safety.
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