The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Confirms Chairman Wright

David Wright, Chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), was confirmed by the Senate for a new term on July 29, 2025. This confirmation comes after his previous term expired in late June. The Senate voted 50-39 to confirm his nomination. The Low-Level Radioactive Waste Forum welcomes Chairman Wright. We wish him continued success in his role.

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Supreme Court rules against Texas in suit over nuclear waste storage

By Melissa Quinn Updated on: June 18, 2025 / 11:43 AM EDT / CBS News Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a challenge brought by Texas and a group of landowners to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission‘s approval of a private company’s plan to temporarily store thousands of metric tons of nuclear waste at a facility in the…

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