ML25268A213
| ML25268A213 | |
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| Site: | 99902028, Nuclear Energy Institute |
| Issue date: | 09/25/2025 |
| From: | Andy Campbell Nuclear Energy Institute |
| To: | Michael Wentzel Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Document Control Desk |
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| ML25268A212 | List: |
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| NEI 24-11, Rev. 1 | |
| Download: ML25268A213 (1) | |
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Alan Campbell Technical Advisor Phone: 202.739.8011 Email: adc@nei.org September 25, 2025 Michael Wentzel Chief, Advanced Reactor Policy Branch Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001
Subject:
Request for Endorsement NEI 24-11, "Fire Brigade Staffing Analysis for Advanced Reactor Technologies," Revision 1 Project Number: 689
Dear Mr. Wentzel,
The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)1, on behalf of its members, is pleased to submit the attached NEI 24-11, Revision 1, Fire Response Evaluation for Advanced Reactor Technology, for NRC review and endorsement. This document has been developed collaboratively by members of NEIs Operational Aspects of Advanced Reactors Task Force to present a regulatory and technical approach for performing a fire response evaluation for advanced nuclear reactors. The process outlined is technology inclusive and designed to support flexible, risk-informed regulatory frameworks.
This revision incorporates changes informed by NRC staff feedback during a public meeting on May 22nd and associated written staff comments provided to support that meeting (ADAMS Accession No. ML25136A373). Revision 1 includes expanded guidance to promote consistency with NFPA 600 and refinements to the evaluation process that provide a greater level of detail for assessing the need for onsite incipient fire response and the adequacy of offsite fire response capabilities.
NEI respectfully requests NRC endorsement of this document to support industry-wide adoption of a consistent, risk-informed methodology for fire response evaluations. Endorsement would:
1 The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) is responsible for establishing unified policy on behalf of its members relating to matters affecting the nuclear energy industry, including the regulatory aspects of generic operational and technical issues. NEIs members include entities licensed to operate commercial nuclear power plants in the United States, nuclear plant designers, major architect and engineering firms, fuel cycle facilities, nuclear materials licensees, and other organizations involved in the nuclear energy industry
Mr. Michael Wentzel September 25, 2025 Page 2 Nuclear Energy Institute Provide clarity and consistency in implementing fire response requirements for advanced reactors.
Facilitate alignment with NRCs Principles of Good Regulation and risk-informed decision making.
Enhance preparedness and regulatory certainty for reactor developers and licensees.
NEI 24-11, Revision 1 is provided as an attachment to this letter. A fee exemption request pursuant to 10 CFR 170.11(a)(1)(ii) will be submitted separately.
We are committed to continued collaboration with NRC staff throughout this review process and are prepared to provide additional information or revisions as needed. Please direct any questions or requests for further information to me at adc@nei.org or 202-439-3698.
Sincerely, Alan Campbell, Technical Advisor C:
Evan Davidson (NRR/DRA/APLB)
NRC Document Control Desk
- NEI 24-11, Revision 1