Ep 89: Jeff Merrifield, Nuclear Regulatory Commission

In this episode we discuss...


Jeff’s background in environmental law and his personal
journey in the nuclear industry

Challenges Jeff worked to overcome at the NRC including the
issue of nuclear safety culture

Jeff’s work in business development for the Shaw Group

Advanced reactor technology including the molten salt reactor

Jeff’s work as an outside advisor to several groups including
X-Energy which developed the Pebble-Bed High Temperature
Gas-cooled Reactor

The benefits of competition within the global nuclear
industry

Why it’s crucial that the nuclear industry improve its
communications strategies and thus public perception of the
industry