ML22336A189

Comment (2) from Nuclear Matters on Kairos Power, LLC; Hermes Test Reactor

ML22336A189
Person / Time
Site:	Hermes
Issue date:	11/16/2022
From:	Nuclear Matters
To:	Office of Administration
References
NRC-2021-0193, 87FR59124 00002
Download: ML22336A189 (1)

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12/2/22, 3:07 PM blob:https://www.fdms.gov/085d7767-fe28-4137-978b-c3d1eb1c64a1 SUNI Review Complete As of: 12/2/22, 3:07 PM Template=ADM-013 E-RIDS=ADM-03 Received: November 16, 2022 PUBLIC SUBMISSION ADD: Tami Dozier, Status: Pending_Post Tracking No. laj-x0x8-xsz1 Antoinette Walker-Smith, Ann Dumas, Comments Due: December 06, 2022 Mary Neely Submission Type: Web Comment (2)

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Docket: NRC-2021-0193 9/29/2022 Citation: 87 FR Kairos Power, LLC 59124 Comment On: NRC-2021-0193-0011 Kairos Power, LLC; Hermes Test Reactor Document: NRC-2021-0193-DRAFT-0010 Comment on FR Doc # 2022-21125 Submitter Information Email: tfitzpatrick@apcoworldwide.com Organization: Nuclear Matters General Comment I'm submitting this comment on behalf of Nuclear Matters.

Thank you for your consideration.

Attachments Nuclear Matters Comment on Draft EIS blob:https://www.fdms.gov/085d7767-fe28-4137-978b-c3d1eb1c64a1 1/1

November 16, 2022 U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001

Subject:

Nuclear Matters Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Kairos Power Hermes (NUREG-2263)

Comments submitted to the NRC electronically using the email address KairosHermes-CPEIS@nrc.gov

[Docket ID NRC-2021-0193]

Nuclear Matters is a national coalition that works to inform the public and policymakers about the benefits of nuclear energy. We are a diverse community of more than half a million advocates who support policy solutions that properly value nuclear energy as a reliable, affordable, safe and carbon-free energy source.

On behalf of our advocates from across the country, we are reaching out regarding the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) public comment period on the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) pertaining to Kairos Powers construction permit application for the Hermes demonstration reactor to be built in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Nuclear Matters applauds the NRCs tentative recommendation to approve the construction permit in the draft EIS and recognizes the significant efforts of the NRC to streamline environmental reviews for first-of-a kind advanced nuclear projects. The draft EIS is testament to the NRCs efforts, which ensure that the letter and spirit of the laws protecting the environment are met in the most efficient manner possible, to the benefit of the environment and the public.

The secure deployment of advanced reactors is crucial to meeting our nations carbon reduction goals and strengthening national energy security, as well as solidifying the U.S.s global leadership on advanced nuclear technology. In addition, the advancement of new reactor technologies provides a career pathway for the next generation of nuclear industry professionals. Nuclear Matters encourages the NRC to fully recognize these positive environmental and economic impacts, plus the long safety record of the commercial nuclear power sector, in the final EIS.

Nuclear Matters appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the draft EIS. Our advocates are enthusiastic about and supportive of the next generation of nuclear technology, including advanced reactor designs. New reactor technologies offer a clean source of carbon-free energy that can be deployed safely and affordably and will play a key role in securing Americas clean energy future.

Sincerely, Nuclear Matters