Ep 126: Stephen Burns, Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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