ML25057A289
| ML25057A289 | |
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| Issue date: | 02/26/2025 |
| From: | Jon Greives NRC/NRR/DANU |
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| Jon Greives, NRR/DANU | |
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| Download: ML25057A289 (1) | |
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Advanced Reactor Licensing Road to Deployment Jon Greives Deputy Director, Division of Advanced Reactors and Non-power Production and Utilization Facilities
10 CFR Part 52 Vogtle AP-1000, NuScale Early Site Permit, COL, Design Certification, Manufacturing License 10 CFR Part 53 New licensing framework under development Technology-inclusive, risk-informed, performance-based framework Flexible Reactor Licensing Pathways 10 CFR Part 50 Large majority of operating power reactor and NPUF fleet Construction Permit +
Operating License Licensing Process Brochure (NUREG/BR-0298)
Prospective Applicant Webpage
Addressing more than 35 policy issues &
created more than 60 guidance documents 10 NRC/DOE MOUs focused on advanced reactor collaboration Developed 10 work plans &
issued 8 joint reports with Canada Completed more than 10 advanced reactor design computer models Engaged with 20+ vendors in licensing/
preapplication activities More than 140 public engagements a year on advanced reactor topics Completed Kairos Hermes 1, Hermes 2, and ACU construction permit safety reviews faster than the generic schedule goal Statistics since 2018 Reviewed more than 90 topical report/white paper 33% faster than the generic schedule OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Advanced Reactor Webpage
- AdvancedReactorReady
- Part 53
- New reactors Generic Environmental Impact Statement
- Performance based emergency planning for SMRs Policy & Rulemaking Regulatory Guidance International Cooperation
- Advanced reactor content of application project
- RG 4.7, General Site Suitability Criteria for Nuclear Power Stations
- Microreactor licensing and deployment
- ONR joined agreement with CNSC
- Regulatory exchange on BWRX-300
- 3 new work plans initiated 4
Ensuring Safety Ahead of Schedule & Under Budget 5
Regulatory Review Project Planned Review Schedule Executed Safety Review Schedule
% Under Resource Estimate Kairos Hermes 1 21 months 18 months 6%
Kairos Hermes 2*
14 months 10 months 43%
ACU Molten Salt Research Reactor 22 months 21 months 13%
- additional efficiencies gained by leveraging prior Hermes 1 review
Recent Experience Informing Current Execution Regulatory Review Project Generic NEIMA Milestone Planned Review TerraPower Kemmerer Unit 1 Construction Permit 36 months 27 Months NuScale US460 Standard Design Approval 42 months 24 months 20+ vendors engaged in pre-application activities with the NRC 34
Evolving to Meet Future Demand Ensure Sufficient Staff Capacity Establish Appropriate Regulatory Landscape Strive for Continual Improvement E X E C U T I O N Effective Process Implementation Communicate Effectively with Stakeholders
Thank you.