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New Reactors

What We Regulate

NRC regulates the construction and operation of new commercial nuclear power facilities. The NRC is responsible for issuing standard design certifications, early site permits, construction permits, operating licenses, and combined licenses for commercial nuclear power facilities.

How We Regulate

NRC regulates reactor siting, construction, and operation through a combination of regulatory requirements, licensing, and oversight, including inspection. NRC considers the current regulatory infrastructure adequate to support new licensing. However, NRC is making minor revisions to the infrastructure to make new licensing reviews more effective and efficient and to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden on future applicants. See the following for more information about new reactor licensing:

• Standard Review Plan (NUREG-0800)
• Combined License (COL) Application Guidance
• COL Applications
• Design Certifications - Licensing Reviews
• Early Site Permits - Licensing Reviews
• Licensing Process
• Rulemakings
• Oversight
• Quality Assurance for Nuclear Power Plants
• Interim Staff Guidance
• Public Involvement
• Related Documents and Other Resources

For information on public involvement in New Reactor Licensing Activities, see our public involvement page.  To learn about future meetings, see our public meeting schedule page. Members of the public who wish to attend should contact the individual identified for the meeting of interest.

Also see Regulations, Guidance, and Communication for additional information.

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