NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION ISSUES PROPOSED RULE: LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR MICROREACTORS AND OTHER REACTORS WITH COMPARABLE RISK PROFILES

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a proposed rule called: Licensing Requirements for Microreactors and Other Reactors With Comparable Risk Profiles.

The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on May 1 by Tomas Herrera, Acting Secretary of the Commission.

Summary: The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proposing to amend its regulations to establish a risk-informed and performance-based regulatory framework for rapid licensing of new microreactors and other reactors with comparable risk profiles and for high-volume deployment of these reactors. The proposed rule would provide a flexible set of licensing pathways, reduce regulatory burden, and ensure that safety and security requirements rem...