Another to file under, you can’t make this shit up.
He worries about a nuclear programme for weapons enrichment in Iran that no longer exists.. meanwhile
Thanks to Regulatory Review for the heads up
The U.S. Department of Energy issued new rules that reduce environmental and security requirements for experimental nuclear reactors. These new rules were implemented in response to a Trump Administration executive order calling for more than three experimental reactors to go into effect by July 4, 2026. An Energy Department spokesperson told NPR that these changes “demonstrate the tremendous strides the Department has made under President Trump’s leadership” to modernize the nuclear reactor authorization process “while maintaining safety and security standards.” Experts have reportedly warned, however, that the rules implement “substantial changes” that could undermine safety, security, and environmental protections.
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In a recent article in the University of Iowa Law Review, Robert M. Andersen, a professor at the University of Iowa College of Law, investigated the record of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in regulating environmental, safety, and health issues relating to nuclear energy. Andersen explained that the NRC imposes rigorous licensing, design, and operational requirements on nuclear facility owners. These stringent requirements, Andersen argued, help ensure that a disaster like those at Chernobyl or Fukushima would not happen in the United States. Andersen also noted that recent Congressional reforms and executive orders aimed at modernizing NRC regulations have sought to expand innovation in nuclear power by, for example, streamlining environmental review. He stressed, however, that these reforms must continue to prioritize environmental, safety and health issues.
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The United States and Japan are finalizing plans to include a major nuclear power project in a $550 billion bilateral investment package. The initiative, part of broader U.S.–Japan economic cooperation, aims to boost advanced nuclear energy capacity in Japan while strengthening supply chains for critical minerals and clean energy technologies. Negotiations focused on joint development of small modular reactors and next-generation designs to meet Japan’s energy security needs and support U.S. export goals. Supporters praised the move for advancing decarbonization and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels, while critics warned of regulatory hurdles, high upfront costs, and public safety concerns. The agreement is expected to be formalized during upcoming high-level talks.
