Nuclear Regulators Update Spent Fuel Cask Rules for Safer Heat Handling
Published Date: 1/28/2026
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Summary
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is updating the rules for storing spent nuclear fuel using TN Americas’ NUHOMS EOS system. The new changes let the system handle more heat safely, clarify some safety details, and fix a few technical typos. Anyone involved in nuclear fuel storage should check out these updates and send comments by February 27, 2026.
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