Takeaways from the big Senate NRC hearing

Takeaways from the big Senate NRC hearing

Commissioners discussed safety concerns, White House reviews, and their relationship with administration officials.

Senate EPW Democrats continue to question NRC’s role under Trump - ExchangeMonitor

Democrats on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voiced concerns Wednesday on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s independence and its ability to ensure nuclear safety. In particular, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) asked if any commissioners feared being fired by President Donald Trump’s administration if they deemed a reactor design unsafe, or failed to make a decision within the allotted timeline. NRC Chair David Wright said he woul…