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NRC: Nuclear plants must assess risk using new seismic model

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission wants nuclear power plants to re-evaluate seismic hazards using a computer model unveiled Jan. 31, which provides the first updated map since 1989 detailing all

DoE unveils roadmap for making the power grid resistant to cyber threats

A new report identifies steps to plan, implement and maintain a resilient infrastructure for the electric, oil and natural gas industries in the face of cyber threats. The roadmap, written by the

National Nuclear Security Administration acquisition strategy in doubt

The National Nuclear Security Administration anticipates saving hundreds of millions of dollars by consolidating several of its contracts, but its calculations are too optimistic, says a Sept. 20

Congress may reclaim savings realized by agencies' IT efficiency programs

Federal officials claim they're realizing greater efficiencies through cloud computing and data center consolidation, and plan to use those savings to fund other projects. But one analyst says their

Congress approves slimmed-down America COMPETES Act reauthorization

In yet another last minute vote, Congress approved Dec. 21 a reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act , sanctioning $45 billion in spending on science research education over three years. The final