Ep 89: Jeff Merrifield, Nuclear Regulatory Commission

In this episode we discuss... Jeff's background in environmental law and his personal journey in the nuclear industry Challenges Jeff worked to overcome at the NRC including the issue of nuclear safety culture Jeff's work in business development for the Shaw Group Advanced reactor technology including the molten salt reactor Jeff's work as an outside advisor to several groups including X-Energy which developed the Pebble-Bed High Temperature Gas-cooled Reactor The benefits of competition within the global nuclear industry Why it's crucial that the nuclear industry improve its communications strategies and thus public perception of the industry