ML23135A021
| ML23135A021 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 05/15/2023 |
| From: | Division of Fuel Management |
| To: | |
| christopher.markley@nrc.gov | |
| References | |
| Download: ML23135A021 (1) | |
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- Licensing - adequate protection
- Oversight - to ensure compliance
- Research - to support development of technical bases
- International Activities -
multilateral and bilateral information exchanges
- Rulemaking - to codify safety requirements the How -
The NRCs current regulatory framework can support deployment of anticipated new nuclear fuels.
NEW FUELS Readiness for new non-light water reactor FUELS the Who, the What, and the How...
Related Information:
- Accident Tolerant Fuel
- NEIMA Review Schedules
- Hearing Opportunities
- Public Involvement the Who -
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency that oversees the civilian use of nuclear materials.
the What -
Industry is expected to deploy new nuclear fuel technologies. Here we focus on advanced non-light water reactor fuel like metals and salts.
The existing tools can accommodate new fuels!
New Fuels Licensing Activities Inspection &
Enforcement Cr, Ch, MC&A Ch: Chemical Analysis, Cr: Criticality Analysis, M: Materials Properties & Compatibility, MC&A: Material Control and Accounting, T: Thermal Analysis, WM: Waste Management Regulatory Framework Inspection
& Oversight Cr, M, T Regulatory Framework Cr, M, WM Regulatory tools include:
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