Nuclear Nod: NRC Approves New ASME Code Cases for Plants
Published Date: 1/27/2026
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is giving the green light to new engineering rules from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers that nuclear power plants can choose to follow. Starting January 26, 2026, these updated code cases offer safer, easier ways to handle plant parts without extra costs or delays. This means nuclear plants have more flexible options to keep things running smoothly and safely.
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