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Firm Profile: Morgan Lewis
1701 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2921, United States
Phone: 215.963.5000
Fax: 215.963.5001
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NRC Staff Lays Framework for the Agency’s AI Use

The demand for energy is anticipated to rise significantly due to the increased deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, which are highly energy intensive. As we discussed in a recent thought leadership piece,…more
 /  Energy & Utilities, Science, Computers, & Technology

Chevron Overturned: Ruling May Impact Challenges to NRC Actions to a Lesser Extent Than Other Agencies

The US Supreme Court’s recent Loper Bright decision overturned its 1984 Chevron decision, which, over the last 40 years, had become a fundamental doctrine in administrative law. That doctrine, known as the “Chevron deference,”…more
 /  Administrative Law, Energy & Utilities, Environmental Law

NRC Annual Reports: Allegations Rise, but Escalated Enforcement Actions Decline

Morgan Lewis routinely assists licensees in connection with NRC allegations, investigations, and enforcement. The following are summaries of trends and findings in the NRC’s 2023 Allegation Program Annual Trends Report and…more
 /  Energy & Utilities

Congress Passes Legislation to Ban Imports of Russian Uranium

Congress recently passed legislation to ban imports of Russian uranium products into the United States. The Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act (HR 1042) (the Act) was approved by the House of Representatives on December 11,…more
 /  International Law & Trade

US Congress Holds Hearing on Spent Nuclear Fuel Disposal

The House Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security held a hearing on April 10, 2024 to examine federal responsibility for the permanent disposal of spent nuclear fuel (SNF), along with opportunities for mitigating…more
 /  Energy & Utilities

NRC Releases 2023 Reactor Oversight Process Self-Assessment Results

The NRC’s Acting Executive Director for Operations recently issued the results from the NRC staff’s annual Reactor Oversight Process (ROP) self-assessment for calendar year 2023. Out of the 17 metrics it evaluated, the NRC staff…more
 /  Energy & Utilities

Congress Gives 40-Year Extension for Price-Anderson Nuclear Liability Framework

With the change of a single number, Congress has provided continued support for the nuclear power industry by renewing the Price-Anderson Act. Congress amended Section 170 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (commonly known as the…more
 /  Energy & Utilities

Nations Assemble for Revolutionary, First-Ever Nuclear Energy Summit

Leaders from 34 countries met in Brussels, Belgium on March 21 for the first Nuclear Energy Summit. The purpose of the summit was to provide participating governments the opportunity to share their vision and plans for using…more
 /  Energy & Utilities

NRC OI Annual Report: Significant Jump in Materials Licensee and Discrimination Investigations for FY 2023

The NRC’s Office of Investigations (OI) recently published its Annual Report for fiscal year 2023, summarizing its activities from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. According to the annual report, OI opened 82 new…more
 /  Energy & Utilities

NRC Proposes Adjustments to Annual Fees and Fee Schedules

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has issued a proposed rule to amend the licensing, inspection, special project, and annual fees charged to applicants and licensees. The proposed amendments are necessary under the…more
 /  Energy & Utilities

EPA Seeks Comment on Draft Protocol for Reassessing Human Health Effects from Ingesting Uranium

The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) program published for public comment a draft protocol for reassessing the noncancer health effects of natural and depleted uranium via…more
 /  Environmental Law

NRC and FERC Commissioners Discuss Energy Industry Challenges at 2024 Joint Meeting

The Commissioners of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) conducted a biennial joint meeting on January 25, 2024. The biennial meetings allow the Commissioners to hear…more
 /  Energy & Utilities

DOE Increases Civil Monetary Penalties Under 10 CFR Part 810

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has published a final rule increasing civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for unintentional violations of 10 CFR Part 810 (Part 810). The rule, which took effect on January 9, 2024, increases the…more
 /  Energy & Utilities

NRC to Increase Focus on Appendix B Compliance in View of FY2023 Enforcement Findings

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recently published its annual vendor newsletter, The Vendor Times, documenting findings of NRC vendor inspection staff and lessons learned related to the vendor inspection program. The…more
 /  Energy & Utilities

Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Endorses Alternative Option for Licensing Microreactors

The Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (ACRS) recently endorsed the NRC Staff’s proposed alternative option for licensing microreactors in a letter submitted to NRC Chairman Christopher Hanson. In brief, the licensing…more
 /  Energy & Utilities
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