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