NEI Nuclear Notes

Rosatom has a beef with a Norwegian newspaper that said its nuclear facilities do not meet international safety standards. Its response, in part: The company said it has told the newspaper it reserves the right to “defend its honor and integrity in accordance with international standards.” Which we hope doesn’t include pistols and seconds. From Nucleonics Week . No link to the story, unfortunately. --- William Ostendorff won his first full term as an NRC commissioner last night, allowing the NRC to move forward with a full five-member roster of commissioners. Ostendorff had stepped in for the departing Dale Klein last year, but this vote ensures him a full five year term. This is important, as the NRC needs a majority to ensure there are no tied votes. Here’s a bit from Ostendorff’s bio at the NRC site: Before joining the NRC, Mr. Ostendorff served as the Director of the Committee on Science, Engineering and Public Policy and as Director of the Board on Global Scienc...