ML23130A065
| ML23130A065 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 05/16/2023 |
| From: | NRC/OCM |
| To: | |
| Shared Package | |
| ML23067A030 | List: |
| References | |
| M230516, 10 CFR Part 53, NRC-2019-0062, RIN 3150-AK31 | |
| Download: ML23130A065 (6) | |
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1 Steve Schilthelm, Director of Regulatory & Mission Assurance, BWXT Advanced Technologies May 16, 2023 BWXT Advanced Technologies Perspectives on Proposed 10 CFR Part 53
2 Long Nuclear Heritage and NRC Licensed Activities VERTICALLY INTEGRATED nuclear laboratory to NRC Category 1 fuel and reactor manufacturing facilities WORLD CLASS nuclear manufacturing facilities DECADES of nuclear operation experience Erwin, Tennessee Lynchburg, Virginia
3 Nuclear Enabling Sustainable Power In-Space and On-Earth Technology Programs Terrestrial Power DOE: ARDP BANR DOD: Project Pele Space Propulsion DOE/NASA: Space Nuclear Propulsion Program, Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Development Space Power DOE/NASA: Fission Surface Power as Partner to Lockheed Martin Space propulsion Terrestrial microreactor concept In-space power Spacecraft image credit: NASA
o Significant commitment demonstrated by NRC Staff and stakeholders o
BWXT generally supports comments provided by NEI and USNIC o
Rule is overly complex and will have both intended and unintended impacts that are very difficult to predict o
Two frameworks unnecessary - single framework can accomplish if focused on requirements versus methodology o
Rule offers opportunities for microreactors that align with BWXT interests 4
BWXT Microreactor Developed Perspectives - General
o Manufacturing License fits BWXT experience with factory manufactured reactors and business models being developed o
BWXT Supports Alternate Evaluation of Risk Insights (AERI)
Currently assessing AERI entry criteria against our ongoing microreactor safety analysis work
AERI does not need its own Framework B
Bounding consequence thresholds can provide regulatory options in other areas such as security and operator licensing o
Part 53 enables coupling of AERI and Manufacturing License
Potential fit for certain designs and business models 5
BWXT Microreactor Developer Perspectives - Specific Interests
Thank You!
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