ML24046A015
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| Issue date: | 02/22/2024 |
| From: | Brooks C NRC/OCM |
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Illinois Microreactor Demonstration Project Nuclear Regulatory Commission Briefing l February 22, 2024
Illinois Microreactor Demonstration Project Feb-24 2
Mission Statement The Illinois Microreactor Demonstration Projects mission is to de-risk advanced reactor deployment and enable a new paradigm of nuclear power through education, research, and at-scale demonstration.
Demonstrate the realizability of advanced nuclear in a representative setting Perform the research and development needed to pave the way for safe and economic operation of advanced reactors Seize the moment and cement the coming nuclear resurgence with leadership that only universities can provide
Core Mission Research & Development Reactor and component optimization critical enabling technologies synergistic applications Project Missions Feb-24 3
Core Mission Education, Training, and Engagement Engineers and scientists general public operator training installation and maintenance Cross-cutting Mission:
At-scale Demonstration electricity, district heat, hydrogen production, Integrated thermal storage, Other high value processes.
Enabling a new paradigm of nuclear Producing the future workforce &
redeeming public perception of nuclear power Demonstrating the future of nuclear power
AEA 104c definition of Research the Commission is authorized and directed to make arrangementsfor the conduct of research and development activities relating to (1) nuclear processes, (2) the theory and production of atomic energy, including processes, materials, and devices related to such production; (3)
(4) utilization of special nuclear material, atomic energy, and radioactive material and processes entailed in the utilization or production of atomic energy or such material for all other purposes, including industrial or commercial uses, the generation of usable energy, and the demonstration of advances in the commercial or industrial application of atomic energy; and (5) the protection of health and the promotion of safety during research and production activities...
Feb-24 4
Utilizing a Class 104(c) Licensing Pathway for the Proposed UIUC Research and Test Reactor, White Paper, USNRC Project number 999020904, IMRDD-MMR-22-01, June 2022
Licensing: Overall Status Feb-24 5
TOPIC TYPE Submittal Timeframe Applicability of 104(c) Licensing Path WP Completed Proposed contents of PSAR in accordance with NUREG-1537 WP Completed Quality Assurance Program Description TR Completed Applicability of Nuclear Regulatory Commission Regulations TR Submitted: Dec. 2022 SE: May 2024 Fuel Qualification Methodology TR Original: Feb. 2023 After redesign: Feb. 2024 Safeguards Information Protection Plan Plan Submitted: Feb. 2023 TOPIC TYPE Submittal Timeframe Accident Scenario Identification and SSC Safety Classification Methodology TR Submitted: Sept 2023 SE: soon MMR Principal Design Criteria TR Submitted Nov 2023 SE: Sept 2024 Safety Analysis (Nuclear/Thermal-hydraulic/Structural)
TR Q4 CY23 Environmental Analysis Report Q4 CY24 Preliminary Safety Analysis Report Report Q4 CY24 Operating License Report CY26 Appropriate amount of communication Reasonable requests for Information Flexible in schedule and accommodating public meetings Good continuity through NRC staff turnover