ML21154A119
| ML21154A119 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 07/07/2021 |
| From: | Christopher Hanson NRC/Chairman |
| To: | Barrasso J, Booker C, Capito S, Crapo M, Whitehouse S US SEN (Senate) |
| Hoellman J | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML21146A163 | List: |
| References | |
| CORR-21-0047, LTR--21-0164 | |
| Download: ML21154A119 (2) | |
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%*o CHAIRMAN July 7,2021 TheHonorable Shelley Moore Capito United States Senate Washington, DC 20510
DearSenator Capito:
Onbehalf oftheU.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Iam responding to your May25,2021, letter supporting theNRC's efforts toaccelerate theestablishment oftherisk-informed, technology-inclusiveregulatory framework for advanced nuclear technologies. Thankyoufor recognizing the considerable workbytheNRCstaff "to ensure that a thoughtful rulemaking isachieved onthe accelerated timeline." Thestaff iscurrently working tocomplete thisrulemaking byOctober 2024, which would besignificantly ahead of theNuclear Energy Innovation andModernization Act(NElMA) deadline ofDecember 2027.
TheCommission understands theimportance ofthiseffort toenable thedevelopment anddeployment ofadvanced nucleartechnologies. TheNRCis developing a predictable, andappropriately framework flexible, toenable amoreefficient licensing process. The framework accommodate will variousadvanced reactor technologies, prioritizing risk-informed andperformance-based licensing approaches toprotect public healthand safety throughout thelife ofa facility.
Asnoted inyour completing letter, this rulemaking onanaccelerated schedule requires substantialeffortsandresources. TheNRCcontinues toengage with andseekinput from numerous stakeholders,including theU.S. Department ofEnergy, trade groups, vendors, developers, nongovernmental organizations, members ofthepublic, Congress, andthe NRC's Advisory Committee onReactor Safeguards onthe development ofthis proposed rule. The Commission submit will a report toCongress byJuly 14,2021, toprovide a detailed account of theNRC's progresstoward establishing this regulatory framework for advanced reactor technologies.
Thankyoufor yourletter andyour continued interest intheNRC'sPart 53rulemaking efforts. youhaveadditional If questions orneedmoreinformation, please contact me, orhaveyour staffcontact Eugene Dacus, Director oftheOffice ofCongressional Affairs, at301-415-1776.
Sincerely, m
b Christopher T.Hanson
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TheHonorable ShelleyMoore Capito United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 TheHonorableSheldon Whitehouse United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 TheHonorable JohnBarrasso United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 TheHonorable MikeCrapo United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 TheHonorable CoryBooker United States Senate Washington, DC 20510