Ep 126: Stephen Burns - Commissioner, Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Published: Jan. 18, 2019, 11 a.m.

In this episode we discuss...

  • Lessons learned from the Three-Mile Island accident
  • The importance of information sharing among the nuclear industry to increase safety
  • Refocusing of priorities regarding the NRC’s regulatory responsibilities
  • Post 9/11 refocusing on safety and robust engineering
  • Implementing lessons learned from the Fukushima accident
  • Functions of the NRC and reactions to recent events
  • Collaboration among countries and joint research projects are beneficial to the nuclear industry
  • Prospects for the future of the nuclear industry