NRC Tweaks Rules for Holtec's Nuclear Waste Canisters
Published Date: 3/19/2025
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The NRC is updating the rules for storing spent nuclear fuel using Holtec’s HI-STORM UMAX system, with changes taking effect April 21, 2025. These updates clarify safety limits on radiation around the storage canisters and tweak some technical details to keep things safe and clear. If you work with or oversee nuclear fuel storage, these changes matter and help keep everything running smoothly and safely.
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