NRC Approves Tweaked Nuclear Waste Casks: Yawn-Worthy Update
Published Date: 4/2/2026
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission just updated the list of approved storage systems for used nuclear fuel by adding two new versions (B1 and B2) of Holtec’s HI-STORM UMAX canister design. This change affects nuclear plants using these storage casks and takes effect on June 16, 2026, unless people send in serious objections by May 4. No big costs are expected, but this update keeps nuclear waste storage safe and up to date.
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