Ralph Izzo
Senators introduce Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act
A bipartisan group of senators introduced the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) last week, which is aimed at enabling processes for licensing new reactors and modernizing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). NEIMA will develop regulatory framework for licensing advanced... Read More »GAO releases report on Nuclear Regulatory Commission fee collection methods
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its review last week of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) budget development process and fee collection methods. The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce requested the report in June 2015 as part of their oversight of NRC. ... Read More »Tester, Daines introduce bill to complete Montana hydroelectric projects
U.S. Sens. Jon Tester (D-MT) and Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced legislation last week to extend the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) licenses of two hydroelectric projects in Montana. The bill would reinstate and create a three-year extension of the license for the Clark Canyon Dam Hy... Read More »Pennsylvania PUC seeks stakeholder comment on alternative rate design
The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued an order last week seeking additional comment from stakeholders on the benefits or drawbacks of alternative rate methodologies, as part of an ongoing study on the issue. The PUC order included questions related to specific industry sector... Read More »Phil Carson