Grant Eskelsen

Mar 5, 2024 | morganlewis.com | Timothy Matthews |J. Daniel Skees |Harry T. Robins |David R. Brenneman |Linda Cenedella |Catherine Wang | +3 more

WASHINGTON, DC, March 1, 2024: Morgan Lewis represented Energy Harbor Corp. in conducting an auction, reviewing bidders, managing due diligence and obtaining all regulatory approvals from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Federal Communications Commission, and the US Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division for its sale of the Company to Vistra Corp, which closed on March 1, 2024.

Jan 12, 2024 | lexology.com | Alex S. Polonsky |Grant Eskelsen |Erin E. McClelland

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has published a final rule increasing civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for unintentional violations of 10 CFR Part 810 (Part 810). The rule, which took effect on January 9, 2024, increases the maximum CMP from $120,816 to $124,732 per violation per day. The increased penalty aligns with DOE’s mandate to annually adjust CMPs for inflation. BackgroundPart 810 controls the export of unclassified, nonpublic nuclear technology and assistance.

Sep 28, 2023 | morganlewis.com | Timothy Matthews |Jane Accomando |Grant Eskelsen

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) recently published a memorandum from the Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR) documenting planned changes to the NRR’s Safety Culture Inspection Program. The NRC expects to implement these changes by the end of 2023.

Aug 16, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Grant Eskelsen |Alex S. Polonsky

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published an order in the Federal Register on August 14, 2023 suspending the general license to export special nuclear material, source material, and deuterium for nuclear end use to China. Under the NRC’s order, which is effective immediately, any person wishing to export special nuclear material, source material, or deuterium to China must apply for, and receive, a specific license before they can make the export.

Aug 15, 2023 | lexology.com | Alex S. Polonsky |Grant Eskelsen

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) published an order in the Federal Register on August 14, 2023 suspending the general license to export special nuclear material, source material, and deuterium for nuclear end use to China. Under the NRC’s order, which is effective immediately, any person wishing to export special nuclear material, source material, or deuterium to China must apply for, and receive, a specific license before they can make the export.