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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman

YPE Podcast

Energy Impact

Rod Adams

Mark Nelson

Ryan Fitzgerald

George Sharpe

Kurt Harris

Scott Tinker

Mark Ruth

Jeff Merrifield

Allie James

John Belizaire

Paul Marotta

Tisha Schuller

Barbara Ganong

Garrett Peterson

Andrew Leach

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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw

Jeff Merrifield is a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, a global law firm focusing on technology, energy, financial services, and real estate. In this episode of the YPE Podcast, Jeff talks with host Mark Hinaman about the licensing process for building a nuclear reactor, Jeff's time as commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and what an evolving regulatory environment means for the future of the nuclear industry. Show notes:01:29 Jeff's background and exciting career thus far05:13 The most interesting superfund site Jeff had worked on; Jeff's projects at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Jeff discusses the latest advanced nuclear power projects in work across the country14:36 The diverse work of the Pillsbury international law firm17:45 Navigating the NRC's expansive rules and regulations to license a new reactor27:46 Could small- and micro-reactors be implemented under current regulations?35:42 Will the new regulatory environment lead to more nuclear innovations?42:20 Is there an equal playing field for the requirements for each type of power generation?50:49 Jeff's advice for young professionals in energyJeff's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-merrifield-7a343426/

Jeff Merrifield is a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, a global law firm focusing on technology, energy, financial services, and real estate. In this episode of the YPE Podcast, Jeff talks with host Mark Hinaman about the licensing process for building a nuclear reactor, Jeff's time as commissioner of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and what an evolving regulatory environment means for the future of the nuclear industry. Show notes: 01:29 Jeff's background and exciting career thus far 05:13 The most interesting superfund site Jeff had worked on; Jeff's projects at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Jeff discusses the latest advanced nuclear power projects in work across the country 14:36 The diverse work of the Pillsbury international law firm 17:45 Navigating the NRC's expansive rules and regulations to license a new reactor 27:46 Could small- and micro-reactors be implemented under current regulations? 35:42 Will the new regulatory environment lead to more nuclear innovations? 42:20 Is there an equal playing field for the requirements for each type of power generation? 50:49 Jeff's advice for young professionals in energy Jeff's LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-merrifield-7a343426/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-merrifield-7a343426/</a>

Jeff Merrifield - Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

1. Elina Teplinsky and Vince Zabielski explain how their respective backgrounds in international affairs and engineering brought them to careers in law 2. Vince and Elina's experiences as legal counsel for the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant 3. The pros and cons of various financing models for nuclear power 4. A deep dive into the European Green Taxonomy and its inclusion of nuclear power as a green energy source

1. Elina Teplinsky and Vince Zabielski explain how their respective backgrounds in international affairs and engineering brought them to careers in law 2. Vince and Elina's experiences as legal counsel for the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant 3. The pros and cons of various financing models for nuclear power 4. A deep dive into the European Green Taxonomy and its inclusion of nuclear power as a green energy source

Ep 63: Elina Teplinsky & Vince Zabielski - Partners, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman