Jane Accomando

Jane represents nuclear industry clients in investigations conducted by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC’s) Office of Investigations and in NRC Early ADR proceedings. She leads confidential internal investigations into allegations of wrongdoing related to nuclear safety, including investigations into allegations referred to licensees by the NRC. Jane also represents clients in connection with Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigations into alleged retaliation against employees for raising nuclear safety concerns, and before the US Department of Labor in nuclear whistleblower proceedings. She conducts safety culture assessments and provides guidance and training to supervisors and managers on detecting and preventing retaliation.

Much of Jane’s practice relates to multimillion-dollar claims against the federal government regarding the government’s obligation to accept and dispose of spent nuclear fuel. She represents clients in both litigated cases before the US Court of Federal Claims and annual spent fuel settlement submissions to the US Department of Energy. Jane has advised clients on dozens of spent fuel damages claims over the course of her career.

Jane advises nuclear startups (including fusion startups) and their partners related to navigating the NRC’s licensing process, and developing procedures, programs, and training to comply with NRC regulations. As a member of the Nuclear Energy Institute’s Advanced Reactor Regulatory and Part 53 Taskforces, Jane closely tracks regulatory developments related to advanced reactors.