ML24067A259
| ML24067A259 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Site: | Nuclear Energy Institute |
| Issue date: | 03/13/2024 |
| From: | Holtzman B Nuclear Energy Institute |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| Download: ML24067A259 (5) | |
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©2024 Nuclear Energy Institute l 1 Ben Holtzman Director, New Nuclear March 13th, 2024 An Industry Perspective on Advanced Reactor Construction Oversight:
2024 NRC RIC
©2024 Nuclear Energy Institute 2 New Nuclear Deployment Plans
~43 300MWe SMRs per Year
~67 300MWe SMRs per Year State support and projects that may be in operation by early 2030s
©2024 Nuclear Energy Institute 3 A New Approach for Regulatory Oversight Advanced Reactor Construction Oversight Program (ARCOP) o A flexible, technology neutral, program to apply regulatory oversight commensurate with the risk posed o
Provide reasonable assurance that advanced reactor facilities are built and will operate in accordance with their approved designs and licensing bases o
NRC Principles of Good Regulation Implement Learnings from Past Experience o
Part 50/52 Lessons Learned Rulemaking o
10 CFR 52 Construction Lessons Learned Report (ML23325A202) o Nuclear Experience (Existing Fleet, Research and Test Reactors) o External Benchmarking
©2024 Nuclear Energy Institute 4 INHERENTLY SAFE SMALL SIMPLER
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IMPROVED PERFORMANCE FACTORY-BUILT
- Increased Standardization
- 60-80% of Equipment
- U.S. Supply Chain Growth FASTER CONSTRUCTION
- Smaller Structures
- Assembly vs.
Construction
- Modern Construction Methods
- Digital Twin
- 4D Construction Model READILY AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT
- Off-the-shelf Equipment
- Proven Performance
- Operational Excellence
- Best Practices
- Design
- Construction
- Maintenance and Inspection Designed With Intent
Thank You for Your Time and Attention