ML24157A182

Comment (3) E-mail Regarding Kairos Hermes 2 Draft EA

ML24157A182
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Site:	Hermes File:Kairos Power icon.png
Issue date:	05/28/2024
From:	Public Commenter Public Commenter
To:	NRC/NMSS/DREFS
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Johnston, Renee (she/her) <rjohnston@apcoworldwide.com>

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Tuesday, May 28, 2024 10:32 AM To:

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[External_Sender] FOR SUBMISSION: Nuclear Matters Comments on the Kairos Power, LLC; Hermes 2; Draft EA and Draft FONSI Attachments:

Nuclear Matters Comments Kairos Hermes 2.pdf To Whom It May Concern at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission -

I hope that this message finds you well. Please see attached a comment on behalf of Nuclear Matters, the national pro-nuclear grassroots coalition, regarding the Kairos Power Hermes 2 Draft EA and Draft FONSI (Docket ID NRC-2023-0138).

Please let us know if you have any questions or need any further information regarding this comment.

Thank you!

Best, Renee Johnston Nuclear Matters Campaign Manager Renee Johnston (she/her)

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Nuclear Matters Comments on the Kairos Power, LLC; Hermes 2; Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact Comments submitted to the NRC electronically using the email address Kairos-Hermes2Environmental@nrc.gov

[Docket ID NRC-2023-0138]

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 hundreds of thousands of grassroots advocates that support solutions encouraging current and future nuclear energy use, and we articulate the positive impact of nuclear power on issues such as public health and environmental equity.

On behalf of our grassroots advocates, we are reaching out regarding the Nuclear Regulatory Commissions (NRC) public comment period on the draft environmental assessment (EA) and draft finding of no significant impact (FONSI) pertaining to Kairos Powers construction permit application for the two non-power test reactors, termed Hermes 2, to be built in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Nuclear Matters applauds the significant effort by the industry and the regulator to streamline environmental reviews for first-of-a kind advanced nuclear demonstration projects and appreciates the NRC consideration of the efficiency and timeliness of the environmental review in conducting an EA and FONSI for the Hermes 2 applications.

The secure deployment of advanced reactors is crucial to meeting our carbon reduction goals and strengthening our 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 as the final EA and FONSI are prepared.

Nuclear Matters appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the draft EA and draft FONSI. Our advocates are enthusiastic about and supportive of the next generation of nuclear technology, including all advanced reactor types. Improving the efficiency and timeliness of the environmental review through the use of EAs and FONSIs will help sustain and advance the progress made with these innovations that will play a key role in securing Americas clean energy future.

Sincerely, Nuclear Matters