NRC Stress-Tests Nuclear Fuel Casks for Epic Tip-Overs
Published Date: 3/13/2025
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission wants to update the rules for storing used nuclear fuel in the HI-STORM 100 cask system. This update changes how they check the cask’s safety if it tips over, using new stress tests and criteria. People and companies using these casks should review the changes and send comments by April 14, 2025, but no big costs or deadlines beyond that are expected.
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