ML25216A026
| ML25216A026 | |
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| Site: | 05000615 |
| Issue date: | 08/04/2025 |
| From: | Quynh Nguyen Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards |
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Advisory Committee for Reactor Safeguards (ACRS)
BWRX-300 Design-Centered Review Subcommittee (SC)
August 20, 2025 (08:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Two White Flint North (T2-D10) 11155 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852 Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now TEAMS Phone Number: +1 301-576-2978 Passkey: 551488514#
Designated Federal Officer: Quynh Nguyen, Quynh.nguyen@nrc.gov, 301-415-5844 Subcommittee Chair: Craig Harrington Time Presenter Item 8:30-8:35 AM Craig Harrington, ACRS SC Chair Opening Remarks ACRS Overview Purpose of Meeting 8:35-9:30 AM TVA Overview of TVAs Construction Permit Application, Unit 1, Clinch River Nuclear Site 9:30 -11:15 AM GEH Overview of the GEH BWRX-300 Reactor Design 11:15-11:45 AM ACRS Committee Questions & Discussion 11:45 - 12:00 PM Craig Harrington Public Comments* & Adjournment
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