First Small Modular Reactor Gets Certification From Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced the first-ever certification Friday of a small modular reactor design, a big step in the process of developing a new generation of new and more flexible nuclear reactors. The NRC approved the reactor design from NuScale Power, making it the first SMR design to be certified by the regulator and […]
Alabama pushes back certification deadline to allow Biden on November ballot
Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill Thursday that guarantees President Biden a spot on the state’s ballot in the 2024 general election. The state’s top elections official said last month that the 81-year-old Biden will not be officially nominated as the standard-bearer of the Democratic Party until after August 15, Alabama’s certification deadline, […]
Majority of Dems Oppose Certification of 2024 Election if Trump Wins
A Rasmussen Reports poll found Monday that 57% of Democratic voters oppose Congressional certification of the 2024 election if former President Donald Trump wins. The poll asked voters the following questions: “Some Democrats in Congress have said they would vote against certifying the election results if Trump wins this year’s election because of his role […]
Chinese coast guard briefly boards Taiwanese tourism boat for route plan, certification in new security effort
Taipei city government said on Monday that Chinese Coast Guard officers had boarded a Taiwanese tourist boat near Taiwanese-administered islands adjacent to the Chinese coast, amid rising tensions after China announced it would carry out regular patrols. He announced that he had ridden it for a short time. China announced on Sunday that two Chinese […]
Boeing withdraws safety exemption request needed for new model certification
Boeing withdrew its request for a safety exemption for its new 737 Max aircraft after facing criticism earlier this month after an incident in which a door plug on a plane blew off. Last year, the aircraft manufacturer told federal regulators that it would continue to ship 737 Max 7 planes to customers even though […]