ML25118A337
| ML25118A337 | |
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| Site: | 99902056 |
| Issue date: | 05/06/2025 |
| From: | Allen Fetter, Nagel M, Michele Sampson Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, NRC/NRR/DNRL/NLIB |
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| Download: ML25118A337 (1) | |
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Public Outreach Meeting on TVAs Construction Permit Application for the Clinch River Nuclear Site U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Michele Sampson, Director, NRR/DNRL Allen Fetter, Safety Project Manager, NRR/DNRL Madelyn Nagel, Environmental Project Manager, NMSS/REFS May 6, 2025
Purposes of this Meeting Explain the NRC and its regulatory role and mission Explain how we review safety and environmental topics for a construction permit List your opportunities to give input and participate in the permitting process Answer your questions Share NRC contact information with you www.nrc.gov/about-nrc.html
NRC Mission Statement The NRC protects public health and safety and advances the nations common defense and security by enabling the safe and secure use and deployment of civilian nuclear energy technologies and radioactive materials through efficient and reliable licensing, oversight, and regulation for the benefit of society and the environment.
www.nrc.gov/about-nrc.html
Code of Federal Regulations NRCs regulations (or rules) are contained in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1 through 199 Regulations govern:
Transporting and storing nuclear materials Civilian use of radioactive materials, such as for nuclear power plants, research and test reactors, uranium recovery facilities, fuel cycle facilities, waste repositories, and for medical, industrial, and academic purposes https://www.ecfr.gov/
10 CFR Part 50:
Two-Step Licensing Process Construction Permit Application Public Hearing Opportunity Construction Permit Construction Begins Operating License Application Public Hearing Opportunity Operating License Operation Begins Construction Permit Operating License
Principal Legislation & Regulations Driving Timely Decisions and Outcomes
- National Environmental Policy Act (1969)
- Impacts ON the environment FROM licensed activities
- Impact level
- Disclosure document
- Atomic Energy Act (1954)
- Energy Reorganization Act (1974)
- Impacts ON the facility FROM the environment
- 10 CFR Parts 20, 40, 50, 52, 70
- Risk informed
- Reasonable assurance of adequate protection www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/governing-laws.html
Safety Review - Fundamental Functions Reactivity and power control Fuel Reactivity control systems Heat removal Reactor coolant system Backup cooling systems Radionuclide retention Containing radioactive material within the facility
Safety Review - Key Topics External hazards (nearby facilities, hydrology, seismology, etc.) Effects FROM the environment (extreme weather, quakes, nearby facilities) ON the plant Reactor fuel Controlling and safely halting the cores chain reaction Safely cooling the core during operation and during shut down periods Instrumentation and control Radiation protection for both workers and the public Accident analyses Operational programs (emergency plan, security, operator training, etc.)
Environmental Review - Regulations National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)(1969)
The range of actions covered by NEPA is broad and includes making decisions on permit applications 10 CFR Part 51 - NRC environmental protection regulations for domestic licensing and related regulatory functions The NRC NEPA document addresses impacts on the environment from the facility and informs the NRC licensing decision National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), others For a power reactor an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required - Federal Register Notice
Resources Addressed in NRC Environmental Reviews
Publish Federal Register notice NRC staff performs review Publish Federal Register notice The public comments on the Draft EIS for at least 45 days with public meetings held in plant vicinity Staff addresses comments and publishes Federal Register notice NRCs NEPA Process for EISs Notice of Intent to Prepare EIS Draft EIS Published Comments on Draft Information Gathering and Review Final EIS Published Environmental Review Process
Licensing is a Multi-Step Process, with Opportunities for Public Engagement ACRS: Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards NEPA: National Environmental Policy Act
- Required for early site permits, construction permits, or combined licenses Public Participation ACRS Letter Final NEPA Document Environmental Review Draft NEPA Document Pre-Application Activities Mandatory Hearing**
Commission Decision ACRS Review Comments on Draft Safety Review Safety Evaluation Report Consultations Application Opportunity for Contested Hearing
www.nrc.gov/public-involve
GEH BWRX-300 is considered a small modular boiling water reactor (BWR)
The design would generate about 300 megawatts of electricity TVAs construction permit application is based on the GEH BWRX-300 design https://www.gevernova.com/nuclear/carbon-free-power/bwrx-300-small-modular-reactor Clinch River CP Proposed Technology:
GEH BWRX-300 Reactor
Thank You Questions?
Contact Information Allen Fetter: allen.fetter@nrc.gov, 301-385-5342 (Cell)
Madelyn Nagel: madelyn.nagel@nrc.gov